Bradford (CDP), Vermont facts for kids
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Bradford, Vermont
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Woods Library and Hotel Low, c. 1915 postcard view
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 Bradford (CDP), Vermont
Location in Vermont
Bradford (CDP), Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population
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| • Total | 907 |
| • Density | 1,810/sq mi (698/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05033
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-07225 |
Bradford is a small community in Vermont, United States. It is located in Orange County. In 2020, about 907 people lived there.
Bradford is known as a census-designated place. This means it's a special area defined by the government for counting people. The main part of Bradford is also very special. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This area is called the Bradford Village Historic District. It means many old and important buildings are protected there.
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A Look Back: Bradford's History
Bradford started to grow in the early 1800s. People noticed that the Waits River had a steep drop. This drop could be used to power machines with water! This was great for building factories.
A man named Asa Low helped a lot with this growth. In 1847, he built a brick grist mill. A grist mill is a place where grain is ground into flour. This helped the village become busy and successful throughout the 1800s.
Historic Buildings in Bradford
The historic district in Bradford was officially recognized in 1975. It includes 81 buildings! These buildings are shops, public places, and churches. They show off many old building styles. Some styles you can see are Federal, Greek Revival, Italianate, and Romanesque.
The historic district covers the main shopping area. It also includes the old factory area near the Waits River. Plus, it has the neighborhoods next to these areas.
Here are some of Bradford's important historic buildings:
- Former Boston and Maine Railroad depot (on Depot Street), built in 1890.
- Methodist Church (on North Main Street), built in 1849.
- Woods School Building or Bradford Academy (on North Main Street), built in 1893–94.
- Old Church (on North Main Street), built in 1793–95.
- Former Bliss Hotel (on North Main Street), built in 1806.
- Former Grist Mill (on U.S. Route 5), built in 1847.
- Woods Library Building (on South Main Street), built in 1894–95.
- Former Waitsville Fire House (on South Main Street), built in 1871.
Where is Bradford?
Bradford is a small place. It covers about 0.5 square miles (1.3 square kilometers) of land. There is no water area within the community. The Waits River flows right through the village.
People of Bradford
In 2000, there were 815 people living in Bradford. There were 322 households, which are groups of people living together. About 191 of these were families.
The population was spread out by age:
- About 24.2% were under 18 years old.
- About 9.4% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- About 23.3% were between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 21.2% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- About 21.8% were 65 years or older.
The average age in Bradford was 41 years old.
Images for kids
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Woods Library and Hotel Low, c. 1915 postcard view
See also
In Spanish: Bradford (condado de Orange) para niños
