Hyde Park (town), Vermont facts for kids

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Hyde Park is a small town located in Vermont, a state in the northeastern United States. It's special because it's the "shire town" (which means it's the main town or county seat for Lamoille County). In 2000, about 2,847 people lived here. There's also a smaller area within the town called Hyde Park village.

What is Hyde Park?

Hyde Park is a quiet and friendly community in the beautiful state of Vermont. It's known for being the center of government for Lamoille County. This means important county offices, like the courthouse, are located here.

The County Seat

Being a "county seat" is an important job for a town. It means Hyde Park is where the main offices for Lamoille County are found. People go there for legal matters, to register important documents, and for other county services. It's like the administrative heart of the county.

Images for kids

The Lamoille County Courthouse in Hyde Park, designed in 1911.

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