Ludlow (village), Vermont facts for kids
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Ludlow, Vermont
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Downtown in 2014
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Location in Windsor County and the state of Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.36 sq mi (3.52 km2) |
| • Land | 1.34 sq mi (3.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,020 ft (311 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 773 |
| • Density | 577/sq mi (222.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05149
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-41200 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1458312 |
Ludlow is a small village located in Windsor County, Vermont, in the United States. It's part of a larger area also called Ludlow, so sometimes people call it Ludlow Village to avoid confusion. In 2020, about 773 people lived here.
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History of Ludlow
Ludlow has a rich history, especially with its old mills and schools.
Ludlow Woolen Mills
The Ludlow Woolen Mills played a big part in the village's past. The first mill was built in 1834 to make woolen cloth. However, it had to close a few years later because of an economic problem called the Panic of 1837.
The mill reopened in 1853. Over time, it grew to include a machine shop, a sawmill, and even a boardinghouse for workers. The original five-story building burned down in 1865. It was rebuilt as the three-story brick building you can still see today.
By 1885, it was known as the "Ludlow Woolen Company." It had different sections for all the steps of making wool, like spinning and weaving. In 1899, it employed 130 people and made a lot of wool cloth each year. Later, it changed names a few times before General Electric owned it from 1952 to 1976.
Black River Academy
Black River Academy was an important school in Ludlow. It was started in 1835 and served as the town's public high school until 1938. The first academy building burned down, so the school used a church for 44 years. A new school building was built in 1888.
Many famous people went to Black River Academy:
- Calvin Coolidge, who became a U.S. President.
- Paul P. Harris, who started Rotary International, a worldwide service organization.
- John Garibaldi Sargent, who was the U.S. Attorney General (the country's top lawyer) when Calvin Coolidge was president.
- William W. Stickney, who became the Governor of Vermont.
After the school closed, the building was used as a place for people to recover from illness. Since 1972, it has been home to the Black River Academy Museum and Historical Society. This museum teaches visitors about the local history of Ludlow.
Ludlow Village Historic District
In 2007, a part of Ludlow village was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This area is called the Ludlow Village Historic District. It includes 26 important buildings and sites along Main Street and Depot Street. These buildings include the old Ludlow Woolen Mills, the post office, a meeting hall, the Black River Academy, the fire house, and several churches, businesses, and homes. This district helps protect the history and special look of the village.
Geography
Ludlow village covers a total area of about 1.4 square miles (3.5 km2). All of this area is land.
Population Information
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,179 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,081 | −8.3% | |
| 1900 | 1,454 | 34.5% | |
| 1910 | 1,621 | 11.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,732 | 6.8% | |
| 1930 | 1,642 | −5.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,780 | 8.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,678 | −5.7% | |
| 1960 | 1,658 | −1.2% | |
| 1970 | 1,508 | −9.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,352 | −10.3% | |
| 1990 | 1,123 | −16.9% | |
| 2000 | 958 | −14.7% | |
| 2010 | 811 | −15.3% | |
| 2020 | 773 | −4.7% | |
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In 2000, there were 958 people living in Ludlow village. The population density was about 707 people per square mile. The village had 437 households. The average household had about 2 people.
Notable People from Ludlow
Many interesting people have connections to Ludlow:
- Paul A. Chase, a judge on the Vermont Supreme Court.
- Ida May Fuller, the very first person to receive a Social Security check in the United States.
- Joseph F. Radigan, who served as the United States Attorney for Vermont.
- John G. Sargent, who was the United States Attorney General.
- Hiland J. Spaulding, a state legislator in Wisconsin.
- William W. Stickney, a former Governor of Vermont.
- William H. Walker, another judge on the Vermont Supreme Court.
- Julius A. Willcox, also a judge on the Vermont Supreme Court.
Images for kids
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Black River High School in Ludlow
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Fire Department
See also
In Spanish: Ludlow (condado de Windsor, Vermont) para niños
