Danby, Vermont facts for kids
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Danby, Vermont
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Danby, Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 41.5 sq mi (107.6 km2) |
| • Land | 41.4 sq mi (107.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,430 ft (436 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,284 |
| • Density | 30.94/sq mi (11.933/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
05739 (Danby)
05761 (Pawlet) |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-16825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462079 |
Danby is a small town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. In 2020, about 1,284 people lived here. It is known for its beautiful natural areas and a very important marble quarry.
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How Danby Got Its Name
The name "Danby" has a few possible stories behind it! One idea is that it was named after Thomas Osborne, who was an Earl of Danby and a Duke of Leeds. This is what the Vermont Encyclopedia suggests.
Another idea, from a historian named Henry Gannett in 1905, is that the town was named after a place called Danby, North Yorkshire in England.
There's even a third story! A historian named Willard Sterne Randall wrote that Ethan Allen (a famous figure from Vermont's history) named Danby after a French naval commander. This commander's fleet had sailed into New England waters during the French and Indian War.
Exploring Danby's Land and Landmarks
Danby covers about 41.5 square miles (107.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water.
Much of Danby is located in the Taconic Mountains. The eastern edge of the town generally follows the Otter Creek. The main part of Danby village is along this eastern border, next to Otter Creek.
Danby's Famous Marble Quarry
Dorset Peak is a mountain on Danby's southern border. It reaches a height of 3,804 feet (1,159 meters). Near this peak is the Danby quarry. This quarry opened in the early 1900s. It is thought to be the largest underground marble quarry in the world!
In 2001, the quarry was producing about 1,200 tons of marble every month. Half of this was a special kind called Imperial Danby. This marble is very fine and used in many important buildings. For example, Danby marble was used to build parts of the United States Supreme Court building and the Jefferson Memorial.
Who Lives in Danby?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 1,206 | — | |
| 1800 | 1,487 | 23.3% | |
| 1810 | 1,730 | 16.3% | |
| 1820 | 1,607 | −7.1% | |
| 1830 | 1,362 | −15.2% | |
| 1840 | 1,379 | 1.2% | |
| 1850 | 1,535 | 11.3% | |
| 1860 | 1,419 | −7.6% | |
| 1870 | 1,319 | −7.0% | |
| 1880 | 1,202 | −8.9% | |
| 1890 | 1,084 | −9.8% | |
| 1900 | 964 | −11.1% | |
| 1910 | 1,001 | 3.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,007 | 0.6% | |
| 1930 | 1,070 | 6.3% | |
| 1940 | 1,112 | 3.9% | |
| 1950 | 990 | −11.0% | |
| 1960 | 891 | −10.0% | |
| 1970 | 910 | 2.1% | |
| 1980 | 992 | 9.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,193 | 20.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,292 | 8.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,311 | 1.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,284 | −2.1% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,292 people living in Danby. These people made up 502 households and 362 families. The town had about 31 people per square mile.
Most people in Danby were White (98.53%). A small number were Native American, Asian, or from two or more races. About 0.62% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About one-third of the households (33.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (58.6%) were married couples. About 20.5% of households were people living alone.
The population was spread out by age. About 25.5% were under 18 years old. About 13.2% were 65 years or older. The average age in Danby was 37 years old.
Famous People from Danby
Many interesting people have lived in Danby:
- Pearl S. Buck – A writer who won the Nobel Prize. She lived in Danby and passed away there in 1973.
- Luther Buxton – A doctor and lawmaker in New York and Wisconsin.
- Thomas Chittenden – The very first Governor of Vermont.
- Asher Crispe – An Orthodox Rabbi and someone who thinks about the future of technology.
- Silas L. Griffith – A businessman and politician from Vermont. He was Vermont's first millionaire!
- Henry D. Hitt – A farmer, businessman, and lawmaker in Wisconsin.
- Thomas Rowley – Known as the "poet of the Green Mountain Boys." He also lived in Danby.
- Nathan B. Smith – A lawyer and politician from New York.
See also
In Spanish: Danby (Vermont) para niños
