Danville, Vermont facts for kids
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Danville, Vermont
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Danville's post office
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"Village in the hills"
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Danville, Vermont
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 Danville, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Caledonia |
| Established | October 31, 1786 (chartered) |
| Communities | Danville Danville Center North Danville Upper Narrows West Danville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 61.1 sq mi (158.3 km2) |
| • Land | 60.7 sq mi (157.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,591 ft (485 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,335 |
| • Density | 38/sq mi (14.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-17125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462080 |
Danville is a small town in Caledonia County, Vermont, United States. It is known as the "Village in the Hills." In 2020, about 2,335 people lived here. The main part of town, called the Danville census-designated place (CDP), had 385 residents in 2020.
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History of Danville
Danville was officially created on October 31, 1786. This was done by the Vermont Legislature. It was one of the last towns to be formed in Caledonia County.
The town got its name from Jean Baptiste Bourguignon d'Anville. He was a famous mapmaker from France in the 1700s.
A unique event happened in West Danville in 2008. A person who robbed a store later apologized. They even left money so the store could open the next day.
Danville is also home to a special event. The yearly meeting of the American Society of Dowsers takes place here. Dowsing is a way some people try to find water or other things underground.
In 2017, the Charles D. Brainerd Public Library reopened in West Danville. It is known as Vermont's smallest library.
Education in Danville
Danville School is the public school for the town. It also welcomes students from nearby towns. The school teaches students from preschool all the way to 12th grade. About 400 students attend the school.
The school is located at 148 Peacham Road in Danville. It is part of the Danville School District. The current school building opened in 1990. It replaced the older North Danville School.
Geography and Nature
Danville is located west of St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Several other towns border Danville. These include Barnet to the southeast and Peacham to the south. To the west are Cabot and Walden. Stannard is to the northwest, and Wheelock is to the north. Lyndon touches Danville at one corner to the northeast.
The town covers about 158.3 square kilometers (61.1 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. The main village of Danville is about 2.7 square kilometers (1.0 square mile) in size.
Roads and Waterways
U.S. Route 2 is a major road that goes through Danville. It connects St. Johnsbury to the east with Montpelier to the west. Montpelier is about 26 miles (42 km) away.
In West Danville, this road passes by Joe's Pond. This pond is named after a person called Indian Joe. Part of Joe's Pond is also in the town of Cabot. Vermont Route 15 also starts in West Danville. It heads northwest towards towns like Hardwick and Morrisville.
The highest point in Danville is a hill in the Kittredge Hills. This spot is about 721 meters (2,365 feet) high.
Danville's Climate
Danville has a climate with big changes in temperature during the year. Summers are warm to hot, and winters are cold. This type of weather is called a humid continental climate.
Joe's Pond and Joe's Brook
Joe's Pond is the largest body of water in Danville. It covers about 396 acres. This pond is partly in Danville and partly in Cabot. It was formed by holding back the water of Joe's Brook. Joe's Pond is the biggest of six water bodies in the Joe's Brook area. This brook then flows into the Passumpsic River.
Many types of fish live in Joe's Pond. These include lake trout, smallmouth bass, and northern pike. Other fish are rainbow smelt, rock bass, and yellow perch. You can also find plants like the common mare's tail and the small bur-reed in the pond.
Greenbanks Hollow Covered Bridge
The Greenbanks Hollow Covered Bridge crosses Joe's Brook. It is one of Vermont's many covered bridges. This bridge was built in 1886. It was carefully fixed up in the early 2000s to look like it did originally.
The town of Danville owns this historic bridge. It is 74 feet, 9.5 inches long and 14 feet, 6.5 inches wide. It has a special design called a queen post truss.
People of Danville
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 574 | — | |
| 1800 | 1,514 | 163.8% | |
| 1810 | 2,240 | 48.0% | |
| 1820 | 2,300 | 2.7% | |
| 1830 | 2,631 | 14.4% | |
| 1840 | 2,633 | 0.1% | |
| 1850 | 2,577 | −2.1% | |
| 1860 | 2,544 | −1.3% | |
| 1870 | 2,216 | −12.9% | |
| 1880 | 2,003 | −9.6% | |
| 1890 | 1,784 | −10.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,628 | −8.7% | |
| 1910 | 1,564 | −3.9% | |
| 1920 | 1,494 | −4.5% | |
| 1930 | 1,600 | 7.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,472 | −8.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,312 | −10.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,368 | 4.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,405 | 2.7% | |
| 1980 | 1,705 | 21.4% | |
| 1990 | 1,917 | 12.4% | |
| 2000 | 2,211 | 15.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,196 | −0.7% | |
| 2020 | 2,335 | 6.3% | |
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In 2000, about 2,211 people lived in Danville. There were 871 households, which are groups of people living together. Most people in Danville were White.
About 32.5% of households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.5 people. The average age of people in Danville was 41 years old.
Notable People from Danville
- Jere A. Blount, a politician from Wisconsin.
- Asa P. Blunt (1835–1889), a Brigadier General in the U.S. Army.
- Beth Chamberlin, an actress known for "Guiding Light."
- Arthur M. Chickering, an expert who studied spiders.
- Augustine Clarke, a political leader and Vermont State Treasurer.
- Charles Davis (1789–1863), a judge on the Vermont Supreme Court.
- Benjamin F. Deming, a U.S. Representative from Vermont.
- Henry Leavenworth, an early U.S. Army officer and explorer.
- Cyrus Miner, a politician and businessman from Wisconsin.
- William A. Palmer, a Governor of Vermont and U.S. Senator.
- Thaddeus Stevens, a U.S. congressman from Pennsylvania.
- Mary Eastman Ward (1843–1907), a poet.
- Mary Thompson Hill Willard (1805–1892), a social reformer.
See also
In Spanish: Danville (Vermont) para niños
