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Addison, Vermont
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The Addison Community Baptist Church and Addison Town Hall located at Addison Four Corners.
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Location in Addison County and the state of Vermont.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Addison |
| Communities | Addison Chimney Point West Addison |
| Area | |
| • Total | 49.0 sq mi (126.8 km2) |
| • Land | 41.7 sq mi (108.1 km2) |
| • Water | 7.2 sq mi (18.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 89 ft (27 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,365 |
| • Density | 33/sq mi (12.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
05491
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-00325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462023 |
| Website | www.addisonvt.net |
Addison is a town in Addison County, Vermont, United States. It is a small community with a population of 1,365 people as of the 2020 census. The town was officially founded on October 14, 1761.
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History of Addison
Addison was officially created on October 14, 1761. A person named Benning Wentworth gave the town its name. He named it after a famous poet called Joseph Addison.
Geography of Addison
Addison covers an area of about 49 square miles (126.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 41.7 square miles (108.1 square kilometers). The rest is water, which is about 7.2 square miles (18.8 square kilometers).
Two creeks, Dead Creek and Hospital Creek, flow through Addison. Lake Champlain forms the western border of the town. The highest point in Addison is Snake Mountain. It stands about 1,281 feet (390 meters) above Lake Champlain.
Main Roads in Addison
Several important roads pass through Addison. These roads help people travel around the town and to other places.
Vermont Route 17
Vermont Route 22A
Vermont Route 23
Vermont Route 125
Population Facts
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 401 | — | |
| 1800 | 734 | 83.0% | |
| 1810 | 1,100 | 49.9% | |
| 1820 | 1,210 | 10.0% | |
| 1830 | 1,306 | 7.9% | |
| 1840 | 1,229 | −5.9% | |
| 1850 | 1,279 | 4.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,000 | −21.8% | |
| 1870 | 911 | −8.9% | |
| 1880 | 847 | −7.0% | |
| 1890 | 900 | 6.3% | |
| 1900 | 851 | −5.4% | |
| 1910 | 796 | −6.5% | |
| 1920 | 743 | −6.7% | |
| 1930 | 684 | −7.9% | |
| 1940 | 576 | −15.8% | |
| 1950 | 628 | 9.0% | |
| 1960 | 645 | 2.7% | |
| 1970 | 717 | 11.2% | |
| 1980 | 889 | 24.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,023 | 15.1% | |
| 2000 | 1,393 | 36.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,371 | −1.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,365 | −0.4% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In the year 2000, there were 1,393 people living in Addison. These people lived in 494 households. Many of these households were families. About 39% of the households had children under 18 living there. Most households were married couples living together. The average household had about 2.8 people.
The population's age range was spread out. About 28.6% of the people were under 18 years old. About 10.3% were 65 years or older. The average age of people in Addison was 36 years.
Important Locations
Here are some key places and natural features in Addison:
- Addison Four Corners – This is a central spot where VT Route 22A and Vermont Route 17 meet. You can find the town hall, a school, the fire department, a general store, and the Addison Baptist Church here.
- Chimney Point – This area is where Route 17 and Route 125 meet. It's right on the shore of Lake Champlain, near the Champlain Bridge.
- Dead Creek – This creek flows north through the middle of the town. Much of it is part of the Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area. There's a special viewing area on Route 17 where you can see wildlife.
- Lake Champlain – This large lake forms Addison's western border. On the other side of the lake is New York.
- Otter Creek – This creek creates Addison's eastern border. On the other side of Otter Creek is the town of Waltham.
- Snake Mountain – This is a mountain that stands alone. It's on Addison's eastern border, next to Weybridge.
- West Addison – This is a community on the west side of town. It's located where Church Street and Jersey Street South meet, near Vermont Route 17.
Notable People
Some interesting people have come from Addison:
- John N. Evans – He was a doctor and a politician in Wisconsin.
- Silas G. Pratt – He was a composer, someone who writes music.
- John Strong – He was a military officer and served as the Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives.
- Samuel Strong – He was also a military officer and later became the mayor of Vergennes.
Education in Addison
The town of Addison is part of a school district called the Addison North West Supervisory Union. Addison used to have its own elementary school, Addison Central School. This school taught students from kindergarten to sixth grade.
However, Addison Central School closed in July 2020. Now, elementary students from Addison go to Vergennes Union Elementary School. Older students, from seventh to twelfth grade, attend Vergennes Union High School in Vergennes.
See also
In Spanish: Addison (Vermont) para niños
