Enosburgh, Vermont facts for kids
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Enosburgh, Vermont
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Brick commercial building characteristic of Enosburgh
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Location in Franklin County and the state of Vermont.
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Vermont |
| County | Franklin |
| Communities | Enosburg Falls Bordoville East Enosburg Enosburg Center North Enosburg Samsonville West Enosburg |
| Area | |
| • Total | 48.7 sq mi (126.2 km2) |
| • Land | 48.2 sq mi (124.9 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,810 |
| • Density | 58/sq mi (22.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-23875 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462090 |
Enosburgh is a town in Franklin County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,810 people lived here.
The town includes the village of Enosburg Falls. It also has smaller communities like Bordoville, East Enosburgh, North Enosburgh, Sampsonville, West Enosburgh, and Enosburgh Center.
Enosburgh was named after Roger Enos. He was an important leader of Vermont's forces during the American Revolution. He was also the father-in-law of Ira Allen, who helped create the state of Vermont. You might notice that "Enosburgh" is spelled differently from "Enosburg Falls."
This town is a main business area for the eastern part of Franklin County. You can find many stores, restaurants, gas stations, and pharmacies here.
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Geography of Enosburgh
The town of Enosburgh is located in the eastern part of Franklin County. The village of Enosburg Falls is in the northwest corner of the town. It sits along the Missisquoi River, which flows west towards Lake Champlain.
Enosburgh covers a total area of about 126.2 square kilometers (48.7 square miles). Most of this area, about 124.9 square kilometers (48.2 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.3 square kilometers (0.5 square miles), is water.
Population History
The population of Enosburgh has changed over many years. Here's a look at how many people have lived in the town during different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 143 | — | |
| 1810 | 704 | 392.3% | |
| 1820 | 932 | 32.4% | |
| 1830 | 1,560 | 67.4% | |
| 1840 | 2,022 | 29.6% | |
| 1850 | 2,009 | −0.6% | |
| 1860 | 2,066 | 2.8% | |
| 1870 | 2,077 | 0.5% | |
| 1880 | 2,213 | 6.5% | |
| 1890 | 2,299 | 3.9% | |
| 1900 | 2,054 | −10.7% | |
| 1910 | 2,212 | 7.7% | |
| 1920 | 2,231 | 0.9% | |
| 1930 | 2,093 | −6.2% | |
| 1940 | 2,082 | −0.5% | |
| 1950 | 2,101 | 0.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,966 | −6.4% | |
| 1970 | 1,918 | −2.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,070 | 7.9% | |
| 1990 | 2,535 | 22.5% | |
| 2000 | 2,788 | 10.0% | |
| 2010 | 2,781 | −0.3% | |
| 2020 | 2,810 | 1.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
Education in Enosburgh
Enosburgh has schools for students of all ages. There is an elementary school for younger children, a middle school, and a high school for older students.
Notable People from Enosburgh
Some interesting people have come from Enosburgh:
- Larry Gardner – He was a professional baseball player, playing as a third baseman in Major League Baseball.
- Susan Tolman Mills – She helped start Mills College in Oakland, California, which is a well-known college.
