Cavendish (CDP), Vermont facts for kids
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Cavendish, Vermont
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Cavendish Volunteer Fire Department
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Location in Windsor County and the state of Vermont.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| • Land | 0.7 sq mi (1.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 890 ft (270 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 179 |
| • Density | 273/sq mi (105/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05142
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-12175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1456794 |
Cavendish is a small village in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. It is the main village of the larger town of Cavendish. A "census-designated place" means it's an area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistics.
Before the mid-1800s, Cavendish was known as Duttonsville. In 2010, about 179 people lived in the village. The entire town of Cavendish had a population of 1,367 people.
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History and Notable People
Cavendish is known for a few important events and people.
Phineas Gage's Accident
In 1848, a railroad worker named Phineas Gage had a terrible accident in Cavendish. An iron rod shot through his skull while he was working on a railroad bed. Amazingly, he survived this injury. His case became very important for scientists studying the human brain. A special memorial has been put up in Cavendish to remember Phineas Gage.
Nettie Stevens' Discovery
Cavendish is also the birthplace of Nettie Stevens. She was a scientist who made a big discovery. Nettie Stevens found the Y chromosome. This discovery helped us understand how gender is determined in many living things.
Modern Cavendish Businesses
Today, Cavendish is home to Cavendish Labs. This is a research institute that works on important topics. They focus on AI alignment, which means making sure artificial intelligence is safe. They also work on pandemic prevention, which helps stop the spread of diseases. Cavendish also has a branch of Mack Molding, a company that makes plastic parts.
Geography and Location
Cavendish is located in the beautiful Black River valley.
Connecting Roads
Vermont Route 131 runs through Cavendish. This road helps people travel to nearby places. If you go west on Route 131, you will reach Proctorsville. Proctorsville is another village within the town of Cavendish. From there, you can connect to Vermont Route 103 to get to Ludlow. If you travel east on Route 131, you will arrive at the village of Ascutney. Ascutney is located on the Connecticut River.
