Eden, Vermont facts for kids
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Eden, Vermont
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Eden, Vermont
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 Eden, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Lamoille |
| Communities | Eden Eden Mills |
| Area | |
| • Total | 64.3 sq mi (166.5 km2) |
| • Land | 63.3 sq mi (164.0 km2) |
| • Water | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,148 ft (350 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,338 |
| • Density | 21/sq mi (8.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
05652 (Eden)
05653 (Eden Mills) |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-23500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462088 |
Eden is a small town located in Lamoille County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,338 people lived there.
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Exploring Eden's Geography
Eden is one of the biggest towns in Vermont when you look at its total area. Most of the town is land, but it also has some water. The main villages, Eden and Eden Mills, are in the middle of the town. Eden is to the west, and Eden Mills is to the east.
Rivers and Trails
The Gihon River flows through the center of Eden. It eventually joins the Lamoille River. Other parts of the town have streams that also flow into the Lamoille River. The famous Long Trail passes through Eden. This trail follows the top of the Green Mountains.
Main Roads
Vermont Route 100 goes right through the middle of Eden, connecting the villages of Eden and Eden Mills. This route can take you northeast to Newport or southwest to Hyde Park. Another road, Route 118, starts in Eden village and goes northwest to Montgomery.
Nature Spots
The Babcock Nature Preserve is in the northwest part of Eden. It's a special place for geology and biology students from Johnson State College and other Vermont state colleges. They use it to study rocks, plants, and birds.
Lake Eden is a popular spot in the summer. Many people like to visit for outdoor fun. There's even a lottery each year to reserve spots for RVs!
Eden Notch is a natural area at the northern edge of Eden, also along Route 100.
Eden's Climate
| Climate data for Eden 2 S, 1991–2020 normals: 1456ft (444m) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 57 (14) |
60 (16) |
77 (25) |
85 (29) |
86 (30) |
90 (32) |
91 (33) |
89 (32) |
89 (32) |
78 (26) |
69 (21) |
64 (18) |
91 (33) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 45.1 (7.3) |
48.5 (9.2) |
59.0 (15.0) |
76.3 (24.6) |
81.9 (27.7) |
86.1 (30.1) |
85.7 (29.8) |
84.2 (29.0) |
81.9 (27.7) |
72.4 (22.4) |
62.3 (16.8) |
50.5 (10.3) |
84.7 (29.3) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 23.3 (−4.8) |
26.7 (−2.9) |
35.6 (2.0) |
48.7 (9.3) |
63.5 (17.5) |
71.2 (21.8) |
75.3 (24.1) |
73.8 (23.2) |
66.7 (19.3) |
53.7 (12.1) |
40.2 (4.6) |
29.3 (−1.5) |
50.7 (10.4) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 14.8 (−9.6) |
17.5 (−8.1) |
27.0 (−2.8) |
39.9 (4.4) |
53.7 (12.1) |
62.2 (16.8) |
66.4 (19.1) |
64.9 (18.3) |
57.8 (14.3) |
45.5 (7.5) |
33.4 (0.8) |
22.2 (−5.4) |
42.1 (5.6) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 6.3 (−14.3) |
8.2 (−13.2) |
18.4 (−7.6) |
31.0 (−0.6) |
43.9 (6.6) |
53.2 (11.8) |
57.6 (14.2) |
56.0 (13.3) |
48.9 (9.4) |
37.3 (2.9) |
26.6 (−3.0) |
15.0 (−9.4) |
33.5 (0.8) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | −14.7 (−25.9) |
−8.9 (−22.7) |
−3.5 (−19.7) |
19.3 (−7.1) |
30.9 (−0.6) |
39.9 (4.4) |
47.9 (8.8) |
44.9 (7.2) |
36.1 (2.3) |
24.1 (−4.4) |
12.9 (−10.6) |
−6.7 (−21.5) |
−16.3 (−26.8) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −25 (−32) |
−21 (−29) |
−19 (−28) |
7 (−14) |
25 (−4) |
33 (1) |
42 (6) |
42 (6) |
27 (−3) |
19 (−7) |
3 (−16) |
−20 (−29) |
−25 (−32) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.95 (75) |
2.67 (68) |
3.39 (86) |
3.50 (89) |
3.98 (101) |
4.81 (122) |
4.40 (112) |
4.93 (125) |
3.73 (95) |
4.22 (107) |
3.78 (96) |
3.76 (96) |
46.12 (1,172) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 36.1 (92) |
33.4 (85) |
31.6 (80) |
10.6 (27) |
0.4 (1.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
4.0 (10) |
13.6 (35) |
39.2 (100) |
168.9 (430) |
| Source 1: NOAA(1981-2010 Precipitation) | |||||||||||||
| Source 2: XMACIS2 (1998-2020 snowfall, records & monthly max/mins) | |||||||||||||
Schools in Eden
Eden has one public school, called Eden Central School (ECS). It serves over 100 students from Pre-K through 6th grade. The school's mascot is Eddie the Eagle. ECS is located on Knowles Flat Road, close to Route 100. In 2018, the school received a special grant to help with children's reading.
After 6th grade, students from Eden go to Lamoille Union High School in Hyde Park. This is because Eden is part of the Lamoille North Unified School District. The school has cool features like an outdoor classroom, a big garden, and sports fields. It also has many after-school programs. The community in Eden strongly supports the school, with many people attending events like open houses and concerts.
Eden's History
Eden was officially created in 1781. It was given to 72 Green Mountain Boys who fought in the Revolutionary War. However, the town wasn't actually settled until after 1800. None of the original soldiers who were given the land ever lived there.
Belvidere Mountain Mine
From 1936 to 1993, there was an asbestos mine on Belvidere Mountain in Eden. After the mine closed, it left behind a lot of leftover material called "mill tailings." These tailings were a concern for the environment. The state has been working to address the situation and ensure the safety of the area.
Who Lives in Eden?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 29 | — | |
| 1810 | 224 | 672.4% | |
| 1820 | 201 | −10.3% | |
| 1830 | 461 | 129.4% | |
| 1840 | 702 | 52.3% | |
| 1850 | 668 | −4.8% | |
| 1860 | 919 | 37.6% | |
| 1870 | 958 | 4.2% | |
| 1880 | 934 | −2.5% | |
| 1890 | 851 | −8.9% | |
| 1900 | 788 | −7.4% | |
| 1910 | 751 | −4.7% | |
| 1920 | 619 | −17.6% | |
| 1930 | 568 | −8.2% | |
| 1940 | 498 | −12.3% | |
| 1950 | 496 | −0.4% | |
| 1960 | 430 | −13.3% | |
| 1970 | 513 | 19.3% | |
| 1980 | 612 | 19.3% | |
| 1990 | 840 | 37.3% | |
| 2000 | 1,152 | 37.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,323 | 14.8% | |
| 2020 | 1,338 | 1.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 1,152 people living in Eden. The town had 409 households and 312 families. About 41.6% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.82 people.
The population of Eden is made up of people of different ages. About 31.1% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age in Eden was 34 years. This means half the people were younger than 34, and half were older.
Famous People from Eden
- Philip Cummings: A news analyst and speaker who had a summer home in Eden Mills.
- Frank Plumley: A U.S. congressman who was born in Eden.
- Harold C. Sylvester: A judge who served on the Vermont Superior Court and the Vermont Supreme Court. He was born in Eden.
- George W. Weightman: A major general in the U.S. Army who was born in Eden Mills.
See also
In Spanish: Eden (Vermont) para niños
