Hartland, Vermont facts for kids
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Hartland, Vermont
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Damon Hall, Hartland's town hall
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Location in Windsor County and the state of Vermont.
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 Hartland, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 45.2 sq mi (117.0 km2) |
| • Land | 45.0 sq mi (116.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,446 |
| • Density | 77/sq mi (29.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
05048 (Hartland)
05049 (Hartland Four Corners) 05001 (White River Junction) 05052 (North Hartland) 05073 (Taftsville) 05089 (Windsor) 05091 (Woodstock) |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-32425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462117 |
Hartland is a small town located in Windsor County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 3,446 people lived there. The town includes a few smaller communities. These are the villages of Hartland, Hartland Four Corners, and North Hartland.
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The History of Hartland
Hartland has a long history. It was first given its official charter in 1761. At that time, its name was Hertford.
Geography and Rivers in Hartland
Hartland covers an area of about 45.2 square miles (117.0 km2). Most of this area is land. Only a small part, about 0.2 square miles (0.6 km2), is water.
The Connecticut River forms the eastern border of the town. The Ottauquechee River also flows through the northern part of Hartland.
People Living in Hartland
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 1,652 | — | |
| 1800 | 1,960 | 18.6% | |
| 1810 | 2,352 | 20.0% | |
| 1820 | 2,553 | 8.5% | |
| 1830 | 2,503 | −2.0% | |
| 1840 | 2,341 | −6.5% | |
| 1850 | 2,063 | −11.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,748 | −15.3% | |
| 1870 | 1,710 | −2.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,598 | −6.5% | |
| 1890 | 1,393 | −12.8% | |
| 1900 | 1,340 | −3.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,316 | −1.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,212 | −7.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,266 | 4.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,306 | 3.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,559 | 19.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,592 | 2.1% | |
| 1970 | 1,806 | 13.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,396 | 32.7% | |
| 1990 | 2,988 | 24.7% | |
| 2000 | 3,223 | 7.9% | |
| 2010 | 3,393 | 5.3% | |
| 2020 | 3,446 | 1.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 3,223 people living in Hartland. These people made up 1,270 households. About 900 of these were families.
The town had about 71.7 people per square mile (27.7/km2). Most people in Hartland were White (98.57%). A small number were from other racial backgrounds. About 0.62% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (33.3%) had children under 18 living with them. Most households (59.5%) were married couples. About 22.0% of households were single people living alone. Some of these were people aged 65 or older.
The average household had 2.53 people. The average family had 2.97 people.
The population's age was spread out. About 26.1% were under 18 years old. About 11.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in Hartland was 40 years.
In 2000, the average income for a household was $49,388. For families, it was $55,354. A small number of families (1.3%) and people (2.6%) lived below the poverty line.
Industries and Jobs in Hartland
Hartland used to be known for its blanket mills. One famous mill was J. E. Ashworth & Sons. It was originally called the Sturtevant woolen-mills. This mill used water power to run its machines. It had five looms and employed twelve men. They made about 10,000 blankets each year.
Another important mill was the Ottaquechee Woolen Mills in North Hartland. This mill was much larger. It had 1,680 spindles and sixty looms. It employed about 75 people.
Famous People from Hartland
Many notable people have connections to Hartland. Here are a few:
- Victor Ambros: A scientist who discovered miRNA. He has won many important awards for his work.
- Henry M. Bates: He served as the Vermont State Treasurer.
- Roger Enos: A military leader who fought in the French and Indian War and the American Revolution. He led the Vermont Militia later in the American Revolution.
- George Seldes: An investigative journalist and critic of the media.
- Benjamin H. Steele: He was an Associate Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court.
- John C. Thompson: Also a Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court.
- George Tooker: A famous painter known for his unique style called Magic realism. He received the National Medal of Arts.
- Daniel Willard: A well-known executive in the railroad industry.
See also
In Spanish: Hartland (Vermont) para niños
