Brownington, Vermont facts for kids
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Brownington, Vermont
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The Old Stone House Museum
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Located in Orleans County, Vermont
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Location of Vermont with the U.S.A.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orleans |
| Chartered | October 2, 1790 |
| Settled | 1796 |
| Organized | 1799 |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 28.4 sq mi (73.6 km2) |
| • Land | 28.3 sq mi (73.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,025 ft (342 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,042 |
| • Density | 37/sq mi (14.2/km2) |
| • Households | 337 |
| • Families | 239 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
05860 (Brownington)
05855 (Newport) |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-09850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462056 |
Brownington is a small town located in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. In 2020, about 1,042 people lived there.
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Exploring Brownington's Land
Brownington covers about 28.4 square miles (73.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The town has three small villages:
- Brownington
- Brownington Center
- Evansville
The land in Brownington is a bit uneven, but not too hilly. The middle part of town is a bit higher up. The Willoughby River flows through the southern part of Brownington. You can also find many small streams and Brownington Pond in the northern area.
Brownington's History
Brownington was named after the Brown family. Daniel and Timothy Brown were two of the main people who received land here.
For a while, until 1816, Brownington was one of the county's main towns where court meetings were held. Later, the county seat was moved to Irasburg.
The Old Stone House Museum
In 1836, Alexander Twilight built a special building called Athenian Hall. It was used as a dormitory for a boarding school. Today, this building is known as the Old Stone House and is a museum you can visit!
Part of the museum area also includes the Samuel Read Hall House. This building was finished in 1831 and was the home of Samuel Read Hall for about 20 years. He was an important person in American education.
In 2016, the Orleans County Grammar School was moved back to its original spot. This school was built way back in 1823! A team of 46 oxen helped move it.
People in Brownington
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 65 | — | |
| 1810 | 236 | 263.1% | |
| 1820 | 265 | 12.3% | |
| 1830 | 412 | 55.5% | |
| 1840 | 486 | 18.0% | |
| 1850 | 613 | 26.1% | |
| 1860 | 761 | 24.1% | |
| 1870 | 901 | 18.4% | |
| 1880 | 854 | −5.2% | |
| 1890 | 799 | −6.4% | |
| 1900 | 748 | −6.4% | |
| 1910 | 760 | 1.6% | |
| 1920 | 741 | −2.5% | |
| 1930 | 697 | −5.9% | |
| 1940 | 689 | −1.1% | |
| 1950 | 673 | −2.3% | |
| 1960 | 599 | −11.0% | |
| 1970 | 522 | −12.9% | |
| 1980 | 708 | 35.6% | |
| 1990 | 705 | −0.4% | |
| 2000 | 885 | 25.5% | |
| 2010 | 988 | 11.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,042 | 5.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 885 people living in Brownington. The town had 337 households and 239 families. The population density was about 31 people per square mile.
Many families in Brownington have children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.6 people. The average family had about 3 people.
The median age in town was 38 years old. This means half the people were younger than 38, and half were older.
Fun Events in Brownington
Brownington hosts some cool events:
- "Old Stonehouse Day" happens in August. On this day, you can visit the Brownington Village Historic District for free!
- The Abenaki Clan of the Hawk holds two annual events:
- A Native American Crafts Fair, which has been happening since 1998.
- An International Pow Wow, held every year since 1991.
- Brownington is also one of forty "places to visit" on Vermont's Northeast Kingdom Geotourism MapGuide.
Famous People from Brownington
Some notable people have connections to Brownington:
- Portus Baxter – He was a US congressman.
- Stephen Perry Jocelyn – He became a brigadier general in the US Army and was born in Brownington.
- James Woodward Strong – He was a college president.
- William Barstow Strong – He was the president of the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway. He was also James Strong's brother.
- Dave Templeman – He served as a state legislator in Vermont.
- Alexander Twilight – He was the first African American to serve in a state legislature and the first to earn a degree from an American University.
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Brownington is located in Orleans County, Vermont.
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Vermont's location within the U.S.A.
See also
In Spanish: Brownington (Vermont) para niños
