Greensboro, Vermont facts for kids
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Greensboro, Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orleans |
| Chartered | August 23, 1781 |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 39.4 sq mi (102.0 km2) |
| • Land | 37.8 sq mi (97.8 km2) |
| • Water | 1.6 sq mi (4.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 904 ft (587 m) |
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| • Total | 811 |
| • Density | 21/sq mi (8.3/km2) |
| • Households | 314 |
| • Families | 180 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-30175 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462109 |
Greensboro is a town in Vermont, United States. It is located in Orleans County, in the southern part of the county. In 2020, about 811 people lived there.
Greensboro includes several smaller areas like East Greensboro and Greensboro Bend. Greensboro Bend and the main village of Greensboro are special areas called "census-designated places."
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A Look Back: Greensboro's History
Greensboro was officially started in 1781. It was named after Timothy Green, who was one of the first people to own land there. But he never actually visited the town. His land was later sold because taxes weren't paid. Most of the first landowners were just buying land to sell it later, not to live there.
Early Roads and Settlement
Two important roads helped Greensboro grow. The Bayley Hazen Military Road was built before the town even started. It passed near Caspian Lake. In 1779, a wooden fort called a blockhouse was built there. This spot is now known as Block House Hill.
In 1781, a group of four people at the blockhouse were attacked by Abenaki people. Two were killed, and two were captured.
A second road, called the Hinman Settler Road, was built between 1791 and 1793. This road branched off from the Bayley-Hazen Road in Greensboro and went to Derby. These two roads were very important for people settling in northern Vermont.
Greensboro During the Civil War
Many soldiers from Greensboro fought in the Civil War. Eight of these soldiers were captured and held in Andersonville Prison. Sadly, only one of them returned home.
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Modern Developments and the Highland Lodge
In the early 1900s, some properties near the Highland Lodge had rules that prevented them from being sold to Jewish people. These rules were later found to be illegal by the US Supreme Court in 1948.
The Highland Lodge opened in 1954. It was a hotel and restaurant that stayed open all year. It had a beach on Caspian Lake with boats and programs for kids. In winter, it offered nature hikes and cross-country ski trails. The lodge also hosted special events like weddings and music programs.
The Highland Lodge mostly closed in 2011, offering only room rentals. However, a group of investors bought it in 2016. They have since reopened the lodge and its restaurant for different seasons.
Greensboro's Geography
Greensboro covers about 39.4 square miles (102.0 km²). Most of this area, about 37.8 square miles (97.8 km²), is land. The rest, about 1.6 square miles (4.2 km²), is water.
The town is home to Caspian Lake and most of Eligo Pond, which is also known as Lake Eligo.
People Living in Greensboro
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 19 | — | |
| 1800 | 280 | 1,373.7% | |
| 1810 | 566 | 102.1% | |
| 1820 | 625 | 10.4% | |
| 1830 | 784 | 25.4% | |
| 1840 | 883 | 12.6% | |
| 1850 | 1,008 | 14.2% | |
| 1860 | 1,065 | 5.7% | |
| 1870 | 1,027 | −3.6% | |
| 1880 | 1,061 | 3.3% | |
| 1890 | 918 | −13.5% | |
| 1900 | 874 | −4.8% | |
| 1910 | 931 | 6.5% | |
| 1920 | 905 | −2.8% | |
| 1930 | 831 | −8.2% | |
| 1940 | 768 | −7.6% | |
| 1950 | 737 | −4.0% | |
| 1960 | 600 | −18.6% | |
| 1970 | 593 | −1.2% | |
| 1980 | 677 | 14.2% | |
| 1990 | 717 | 5.9% | |
| 2000 | 770 | 7.4% | |
| 2010 | 762 | −1.0% | |
| 2020 | 811 | 6.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 770 people living in Greensboro. The town had 313 households and 215 families. On average, there were about 20 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Greensboro (96.36%) were White. A small number were Native American or of two or more races. About 0.65% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
About 28.4% of households had children under 18. Most households (57.2%) were married couples living together. About 16.0% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. The average household had 2.37 people.
The population's age was spread out. About 21.9% were under 18. About 20.5% were 65 or older. The average age in town was 44 years old.
Greensboro's Economy
Money and Jobs
In 2000, the average income for a household in Greensboro was $34,583. For families, it was $40,917. The average income per person in the town was $19,396.
About 6.9% of the population lived below the poverty line. This included 11.3% of those under 18 and 5.4% of those 65 or older. Greensboro has the highest average income per person in Orleans County, except for Newport city.
Local Businesses and Arts
Greensboro is home to several interesting businesses and arts groups.
- Circus Smirkus is a non-profit youth circus. It was started in Greensboro in 1987 by Rob Mermin.
- The Greensboro Arts Alliance and Residency (GAAR) was formed in 2005. It brings together professional actors and local community members for summer theater. In 2016, GAAR performed a play called Sinners, directed by Brian Cox.
- Hill Farmstead Brewery is a local brewery. It has been named the "Best Brewery in the World" multiple times by RateBeer.
- Jasper Hill Farm won an award for its Bayley Hazen Blue cheese in 2014. It was named "Best Unpasteurized Cheese" at the World Cheese Awards in London.
Fun for Visitors: Tourism
Caspian Lake is a popular spot. Many cottages around the lake can be rented for the summer. People enjoy boating, sailing, and fishing on the lake. There is a public beach and a boat ramp in town.
Greensboro also has two inns: Highland Lodge and Lakeview Inn. Highland Lodge rents rooms and cottages. Lakeview Inn hosts group events.
Ice fishing is a popular activity in winter. Greensboro has a nine-hole golf course called Mountain View. It opened around 1895 and offers great views of the lake and Mount Mansfield.
Community Life in Greensboro
The Greensboro Association was started in 1934. Its goal is to support and develop projects and organizations in the town.
A short film called The Abels House is Green was set in Greensboro. It was directed by Duncan M. Rogers, who lives in Greensboro part-time.
The main gathering spot in town is a general store called Willeys. The Green Mountain Monastery, a community of women, was also formed here in 1999.
Notable People from Greensboro
Many interesting people have connections to Greensboro:
- Alfred Barr - An art historian who was the first director of the Museum of Modern Art.
- James F. Fixx - An editor and author who spent summers in Greensboro.
- Robert Gilpin - A professor emeritus from Princeton University.
- Warner A. Graham - An Associate Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court.
- Andrew Johnson - A cross-country skier.
- Bliss Perry - A scholar and editor.
- Benjamin H. Randall - A politician and businessman.
- William Hubbs Rehnquist - A former Chief Justice of the United States.
- Wallace Stegner - A Pulitzer Prize-winning author.
- Anna E. Stoddard (1852-1936) - A writer, journalist, and social reformer.
See also
In Spanish: Greensboro (Vermont) para niños
