Dorset (CDP), Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dorset, Vermont
|
|
|---|---|
 Dorset (CDP), Vermont
Location in Vermont
Dorset (CDP), Vermont
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Bennington |
| Town | Dorset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.10 sq mi (5.44 km2) |
| • Land | 2.08 sq mi (5.39 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 960 ft (290 m) |
| Population
(2020)
|
360 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
05251
|
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-17650 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586627 |
Dorset is a small, charming village located in the state of Vermont, in the United States. It's officially known as a "census-designated place" (CDP). This means it's a specific area that the government counts for population, but it's not a separate city or town by itself. Dorset is part of the larger town of Dorset, which is in Bennington County.
In 2020, about 360 people lived in this village. The entire town of Dorset had a population of 2,133 people.
Where is Dorset, Vermont?
Dorset is found in the northern part of Bennington County. It sits in a beautiful valley, surrounded by mountains. To the west, you'll see Spruce Peak. To the southeast is Mount Aeolus, and to the northeast, you'll find Dorset Mountain.
Getting Around Dorset
Vermont Route 30 is the main road that goes right through the center of the village. If you travel southeast on this road for about 6 miles (10 km), you'll reach Manchester Center. If you go northwest for about 8 miles (13 km), you'll arrive in Pawlet.
Rivers and Waterways
The Mettawee River flows through the northern part of Dorset. This river travels northwest and eventually reaches the southern end of Lake Champlain. Lake Champlain is a large freshwater lake located between Vermont and New York, extending into Canada.
See also
In Spanish: Dorset (condado de Bennington) para niños
