Jericho, Vermont facts for kids
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Jericho, Vermont
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Jericho town hall (2012)
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Location within Chittenden County and Vermont
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 Jericho, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Chittenden |
| Communities | Jericho Jericho Center Nashville Riverside Underhill Flats (part) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 35.6 sq mi (92.1 km2) |
| • Land | 35.4 sq mi (91.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 702 ft (214 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,104 |
| • Density | 143.53/sq mi (55.42/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05465
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-36700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462128 |
Jericho is a town in Chittenden County, Vermont, United States. It is a type of town common in this region. In 2020, about 5,104 people lived here. The town was named after the ancient city of Jericho.
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Exploring Jericho's Past
Ira Allen and Remember Baker started mapping out the town of Jericho in 1773. They were working for a group called the Onion River Land Company. The Brown family was the first European family to settle in Jericho. They built a cabin near the Browns River in 1774.
Early Military Presence
In 1776, a group of soldiers from the Continental Army came to Jericho. They were sent to guard a small fort, called a blockhouse, along the Onion (Winooski) River. However, they left within weeks. They were worried about British soldiers moving south from Canada. The officers, including Matthew Lyon, were later put on trial. They were found guilty of being cowardly and not following orders. People believe the blockhouse was located near River Road and Skunk Hollow.
Brown Family Captured
In 1780, the Brown family faced another challenge. A group of Mohawks, who were allies of the British, captured them. This happened after the Royalton raid, and the family was taken to Canada.
Discovering Jericho's Geography
Jericho covers about 92.1 square kilometers (35.6 square miles) in total. Most of this area, about 91.7 square kilometers (35.4 square miles), is land. Only a small part, about 0.4 square kilometers (0.15 square miles), is water.
Jericho's Village Areas
Jericho has a special connection with the nearby town of Underhill. The area has four main village parts.
- The historic Old Red Mill is in Jericho village. This village is also known as Jericho Corners. The mill is home to the Jericho Historical Society. It stands on Route 15 in the northwest part of town. This area stretches from the Browns River to the post office and Jericho Elementary School. The Galusha House is also in Jericho Corners. It's a brick house built in 1790 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
- Jericho Center is the town's second village. It is located on Browns Trace. Here you can find several old buildings, churches, and the Jericho Center Country Store. This store is Vermont's oldest general store that has been open continuously. Jericho Center Village also has a "Common," which is a park-like area in the middle of the village.
- Part of the Underhill Flats area is also within Jericho. This area is on Route 15. It features the Mills Riverside Park, which is used for many activities. There are also two general stores here, Jolley & Jacob's.
- Underhill Center is in the town of Underhill. It has one general store, St. Thomas Catholic Church, a small post office, and access to Underhill State Park.
Community Activities and Services
Jericho is home to the Chittenden East Wolverines, a youth football team. It also has Cub Scout Pack 620. One of Vermont's oldest and largest Boy Scout troops, Troop 627, is also in Jericho. The towns of Underhill and Jericho share a fire department, called the Underhill-Jericho Fire Department.
Understanding Jericho's Population
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 381 | — | |
| 1800 | 728 | 91.1% | |
| 1810 | 1,185 | 62.8% | |
| 1820 | 1,219 | 2.9% | |
| 1830 | 1,654 | 35.7% | |
| 1840 | 1,684 | 1.8% | |
| 1850 | 1,837 | 9.1% | |
| 1860 | 1,669 | −9.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,757 | 5.3% | |
| 1880 | 1,687 | −4.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,461 | −13.4% | |
| 1900 | 1,373 | −6.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,307 | −4.8% | |
| 1920 | 1,138 | −12.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,091 | −4.1% | |
| 1940 | 1,077 | −1.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,135 | 5.4% | |
| 1960 | 1,425 | 25.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,343 | 64.4% | |
| 1980 | 3,575 | 52.6% | |
| 1990 | 4,302 | 20.3% | |
| 2000 | 5,015 | 16.6% | |
| 2010 | 5,009 | −0.1% | |
| 2020 | 5,104 | 1.9% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 5,015 people living in Jericho. There were 1,751 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these households, 1,402, were families. The average household had about 2.86 people.
The population included many young people. About 30.9% of the residents were under 18 years old. The median age in the town was 37 years. This means half the people were younger than 37 and half were older.
Learning in Jericho: Schools and Education
Schools in Jericho are part of the Mount Mansfield Modified Union School District. This district helps manage education for several towns.
Local Schools
- Jericho Elementary School teaches students from kindergarten through fourth grade.
- Browns River Middle School is for students in grades five through eight.
- Mount Mansfield Union High School is the high school in Jericho. It serves students from Jericho and several other nearby towns. These towns include Underhill, Richmond, Huntington, Bolton, Jonesville, and Westford.
Vocational Training Options
High school students can choose to apply to a vocational school. This is for their junior and senior years. They can apply to The Center for Technology, Essex (CTE), or the Burlington Technical Center (BTC). CTE is located in Essex Junction and is part of Essex High School.
In 2018, Mount Mansfield Union High School had 814 students. This made it the eighth largest school in Vermont.
School District Formation
On November 4, 2014, the communities of Bolton, Jericho, Richmond, Underhill ID, and Underhill Town voted. They decided to form the Mount Mansfield Modified Union School District, also known as MMMUSD. Later, on June 6, 2019, Huntington also joined this school district. This district now manages schools from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade in these towns.
Famous People from Jericho
- Wilson "Snowflake" Bentley (1865–1931): He was a farmer who took more than five thousand photographs of snow crystals.
- Lea Davison: An Olympic athlete.
- Mary Fletcher: She was a kind person who gave money to good causes. She helped start what is now the University of Vermont Medical Center.
- William B. Gray: He was a United States attorney for Vermont.
- Heman Lowry: He was a U.S. marshal for Vermont.
- Anson Rood (1827–1898): He was a Wisconsin State assemblyman and a businessman.
See also
In Spanish: Jericho (Vermont) para niños
