Highgate Springs, Vermont facts for kids
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Highgate Springs, Vermont
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 Highgate Springs, Vermont
Location in Vermont
Highgate Springs, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Franklin |
| Town | Highgate |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.36 sq mi (0.94 km2) |
| • Land | 0.29 sq mi (0.75 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km2) |
| Elevation | 120 ft (40 m) |
| Population
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77 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
05460
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-33325 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2586639 |
Highgate Springs is a small community in Vermont, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, even though it's not officially a city or town. Highgate Springs is part of the larger town of Highgate. In 2020, about 77 people lived there.
Exploring Highgate Springs
Highgate Springs is located in the northwest part of Franklin County. It sits right on the edge of Missisquoi Bay, which is a part of the much larger Lake Champlain. Imagine a small community nestled by the water!
Getting Around Highgate Springs
Two important roads pass near Highgate Springs. U.S. Route 7 goes through the area, and Interstate 89 runs along its southeast side. These highways are like main arteries. They help people travel to other places.
Connecting to Nearby Towns
If you drive south on these roads, you'll reach the village of Swanton in about 4 miles (6.4 km). If you head north for about 3 miles (4.8 km), you'll arrive at the U.S.–Canada border. This is where the Highgate Springs–St. Armand/Philipsburg Border Crossing is located, allowing people to travel between the two countries.
