Coventry, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Coventry, Vermont
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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 |
| Organized | July 7, 1920 |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 27.7 sq mi (71.7 km2) |
| • Land | 27.5 sq mi (71.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 218 ft (276 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,100 |
| • Density | 40/sq mi (15.5/km2) |
| • Households | 379 |
| • Families | 286 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-16150 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462077 |
Coventry is a small town in Orleans County, Vermont, United States. About 1,100 people lived here in 2020. It is a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Coventry
How Coventry Got Its Name
The town of Coventry was named after Coventry, Connecticut. This was the birthplace of Major Elias Buel, one of the town's founders.
Coventry During the Civil War
In 1860, a local "Artillery Company" had a drill. They had a six-pound brass cannon. In 1861, some soldiers from Coventry joined the 3rd Vermont Infantry Regiment. They fought in the American Civil War.
The Famous Phish Concert
In 2004, a huge music concert was held in Coventry. It was the last concert for the band Phish. The event took place on August 14–15.
About 65,000 people came to the concert. This made Coventry the biggest "city" in Vermont for those two days! Even Burlington, a much larger city, had fewer people.
The concert was near the airport, between Coventry and Newport. Heavy rains turned the parking areas into thick mud. Many cars got stuck. Some fans even left their cars on the highway and walked to the show. People lost their shoes in the mud! Tractors had to help pull cars out after the concert.
Geography of Coventry
Coventry is located in Vermont. It covers about 27.7 square miles (71.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land. It is one of the smaller towns in its county.
Rivers and Wildlife Areas
The Black River flows through Coventry. It eventually joins Lake Memphremagog. Part of the river is in the South Bay Wildlife Management Area. This area is a large wetland. It has many trees like red maple and white cedar. It is a home for local wildlife. The Barton River also flows through the town.
People of Coventry
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 7 | — | |
| 1810 | 178 | 2,442.9% | |
| 1820 | 282 | 58.4% | |
| 1830 | 729 | 158.5% | |
| 1840 | 796 | 9.2% | |
| 1850 | 867 | 8.9% | |
| 1860 | 914 | 5.4% | |
| 1870 | 914 | 0.0% | |
| 1880 | 911 | −0.3% | |
| 1890 | 879 | −3.5% | |
| 1900 | 728 | −17.2% | |
| 1910 | 616 | −15.4% | |
| 1920 | 668 | 8.4% | |
| 1930 | 610 | −8.7% | |
| 1940 | 549 | −10.0% | |
| 1950 | 497 | −9.5% | |
| 1960 | 458 | −7.8% | |
| 1970 | 492 | 7.4% | |
| 1980 | 674 | 37.0% | |
| 1990 | 806 | 19.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,014 | 25.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,086 | 7.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,100 | 1.3% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, about 1,014 people lived in Coventry. There were 379 households. Many families lived there, with 35.4% having children under 18. The average household had about 2.68 people. The average family had about 2.96 people.
The population includes people of all ages. About 26.8% of the people were under 18. Around 9.5% were 65 or older. The average age in town was 36 years old.
Economy and Jobs
Local Industry
Coventry is home to an important facility. The Washington Electric Cooperative has electric generators here. They are at Vermont's largest landfill. These generators use methane gas from the landfill. This gas helps create electricity.
This facility provides power for many homes and businesses. It can supply electricity to about 6,000 households. The company planned to make the plant even bigger. This would help produce more clean energy.
The landfill itself is owned by Waste USA. It handles waste for much of Orleans County.
Town Infrastructure
Coventry Airport
The town has an airport called Northeast Kingdom International Airport. It used to be called Newport State Airport. It has two runways for planes to land and take off.
Water System
Coventry Fire District Number One manages the town's water system. This system provides clean water to the village of Coventry. A special committee helps run this important service.
Fun Activities
Coventry hosts the Vermont Roots Reggae Fest. This music festival happens every year in August. In 2006, about 2,000 people attended the event.
Famous People from Coventry
- Harry A. Black, who was the Secretary of State of Vermont.
See also
In Spanish: Coventry (Vermont) para niños
