Brookfield, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Brookfield, Vermont
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Brookfield Old Town Hall
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Located in Orange County, Vermont
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 Brookfield, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orange |
| Chartered | 1781 |
| Settled | 1779 |
| Organized | 1785 |
| Communities | Brookfield Brookfield Center East Brookfield West Brookfield |
| Area | |
| • Total | 41.7 sq mi (107.9 km2) |
| • Land | 41.4 sq mi (107.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,325 ft (333 m) |
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| • Total | 1,244 |
| • Density | 30/sq mi (11.6/km2) |
| • Households | 475 |
| • Families | 351 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-09325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462054 |
| Website | brookfieldvt.org |
Brookfield is a small town in Orange County, Vermont, in the United States. It was officially created on August 5, 1781. In 2020, about 1,244 people lived there.
Brookfield is famous for its unique floating bridge. This bridge crosses Sunset Lake and floats on top of the water using special supports called pontoons. It's the only floating bridge east of the Mississippi River! The bridge was first built way back in 1820.
Sunset Lake is also where an exciting annual ice harvesting festival takes place. Brookfield is also proud to have Vermont's oldest library that has been open non-stop since 1791. The town's main village area is recognized as a special historic place.
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Exploring Brookfield's Location
Brookfield is located in the state of Vermont. The town covers an area of about 41.7 square miles (107.9 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water, like lakes and rivers.
Who Lives in Brookfield?
Let's look at how the population of Brookfield has changed over time.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 419 | — | |
| 1800 | 988 | 135.8% | |
| 1810 | 1,384 | 40.1% | |
| 1820 | 1,507 | 8.9% | |
| 1830 | 1,677 | 11.3% | |
| 1840 | 1,789 | 6.7% | |
| 1850 | 1,672 | −6.5% | |
| 1860 | 1,521 | −9.0% | |
| 1870 | 1,269 | −16.6% | |
| 1880 | 1,239 | −2.4% | |
| 1890 | 996 | −19.6% | |
| 1900 | 996 | 0.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,008 | 1.2% | |
| 1920 | 860 | −14.7% | |
| 1930 | 761 | −11.5% | |
| 1940 | 808 | 6.2% | |
| 1950 | 762 | −5.7% | |
| 1960 | 597 | −21.7% | |
| 1970 | 606 | 1.5% | |
| 1980 | 959 | 58.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,089 | 13.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,222 | 12.2% | |
| 2010 | 1,292 | 5.7% | |
| 2020 | 1,244 | −3.7% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,222 people living in Brookfield. There were 475 households, which are like homes where people live. About 351 of these were families.
- About 32% of homes had children under 18.
- Most households (61.3%) were married couples living together.
- The average age of people in Brookfield was 40 years old.
Famous People from Brookfield
Many interesting people have come from Brookfield, Vermont. Here are a few:
- Donald M. Hooper – He was the Secretary of State for Vermont.
- Jay Hooper – He served as a member of the Vermont House of Representatives.
- Ben Jickling – Another member of the Vermont House of Representatives.
- Edward Koren – A well-known cartoonist, writer, and illustrator.
- George Washington Morse – An important early leader in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
- Cassius Peck – A brave soldier who received the Medal of Honor. He also served in the Vermont Senate and House of Representatives.
- Myron W. Reed – A minister and activist.
- Orange Scott – A Methodist reformer who worked to end slavery.
- Ruel P. Tolman – A talented painter, photographer, and curator.
See also
In Spanish: Brookfield (Vermont) para niños
