Barnard, Vermont facts for kids
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Barnard, Vermont
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Barnard Town Hall
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Location in Windsor County and the state of Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 48.9 sq mi (126.6 km2) |
| • Land | 48.7 sq mi (126.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,181 ft (360 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 992 |
| • Density | 20.286/sq mi (7.836/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-02725 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462033 |
Barnard is a small town located in Windsor County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 992 people lived there.
Barnard is made up of two main villages: Barnard and East Barnard. There are also smaller areas called Newcombsville, Mountain Meadows, and Fort Defiance.
Contents
Discovering Barnard, Vermont
The Story of Barnard's Name
Barnard was officially created on July 17, 1761. This happened through a special land grant from New Hampshire. The town was first called "Bernard." It was named after Sir Francis Bernard, who was one of the five people given the land. He was also the governor of the Massachusetts Bay area from 1760 to 1769. The town's name changed to Barnard sometime before 1810.
Famous Writers in Barnard
Barnard has been home to some famous writers!
- In 1928, Nobel Prize-winning author Sinclair Lewis bought a large property called Twin Farms. He used it as a vacation home with his wife, Dorothy Thompson, during the 1930s and 1940s. A Nobel Prize is a very important award given to people who have made great achievements.
- Later, in 1941, a German writer named Carl Zuckmayer came to Barnard. He was a refugee, meaning he had to leave his home country because of danger. Dorothy Thompson helped him come to the U.S. Zuckmayer rented a farm and lived there until 1946. While living in Barnard, he wrote a famous play called The Devil's General. He also wrote about his time in Barnard in his autobiography, A Part of Myself. His wife, Alice Herdan-Zuckmayer, also wrote a book about their life on the farm called The Farm in the Green Mountains.
Barnard's Geography
Barnard is a town with a total area of about 48.9 square miles (126.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
How Many People Live in Barnard?
The number of people living in Barnard has changed over many years. Here's a look at the population from the U.S. Census:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 673 | — | |
| 1800 | 1,236 | 83.7% | |
| 1810 | 1,648 | 33.3% | |
| 1820 | 1,691 | 2.6% | |
| 1830 | 1,881 | 11.2% | |
| 1840 | 1,774 | −5.7% | |
| 1850 | 1,647 | −7.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,487 | −9.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,208 | −18.8% | |
| 1880 | 1,191 | −1.4% | |
| 1890 | 918 | −22.9% | |
| 1900 | 840 | −8.5% | |
| 1910 | 737 | −12.3% | |
| 1920 | 653 | −11.4% | |
| 1930 | 584 | −10.6% | |
| 1940 | 486 | −16.8% | |
| 1950 | 439 | −9.7% | |
| 1960 | 435 | −0.9% | |
| 1970 | 569 | 30.8% | |
| 1980 | 790 | 38.8% | |
| 1990 | 872 | 10.4% | |
| 2000 | 958 | 9.9% | |
| 2010 | 947 | −1.1% | |
| 2020 | 992 | 4.8% | |
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In 2000, there were 958 people living in Barnard. About 23.4% of the population was under 18 years old. The average age was 42 years.
Silver Lake State Park
Silver Lake State Park is a beautiful place in Barnard. It covers the northern shore of Silver Lake. The park was created in 1955 when some land was given to the state.
Silver Lake was once called Stebbings' Pond. Later, it was known as Barnard Pond. In 1869, it was finally named Silver Lake. It's a great spot for outdoor activities!
Learning in Barnard
Barnard Academy is the local public elementary school. It offers classes from pre-kindergarten up to sixth grade. The school is part of the Windsor Central Supervisory Union.
People from Barnard
Many interesting people have connections to Barnard:
- Andrew J. Aikens, a newspaper editor.
- Asa Aikens, a judge on the Vermont Supreme Court.
- Sinclair Lewis, a Nobel Prize-winning novelist.
- Mark Mitchell, an architect and politician.
- Susanne Hoeber Rudolph, an American author and thinker about politics and education.
- Lloyd I. Rudolph, an American author and thinker about politics and education.
- Dorothy Thompson, a well-known journalist.
- Tulius Cicero Tupper, a Major General in the Mississippi State Troops during the American Civil War.
See also
In Spanish: Barnard (Vermont) para niños
