Lunenburg, Vermont facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Lunenburg, Vermont
Town
Nickname(s):  The Mountain Town
Location in Essex County and the state of Vermont.
Location of Vermont in the United States
Country	United States
State	Vermont
County	Essex
Communities	Lunenburg Gilman Mill Village South Lunenburg West Lunenburg
Area
• Total	45.8 sq mi (118.6 km2)
• Land	45.1 sq mi (116.7 km2)
• Water	0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2)
Elevation	1,296 ft (395 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,246
• Density	28/sq mi (10.7/km2)
Time zone	UTC-5 (EST)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes	05904 (Lunenburg) 05906 (Gilman)
Area code(s)	802
FIPS code	50-41425
GNIS feature ID	1462139

Lunenburg is a town located in Essex County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,246 people lived there. This makes it the most populated town in Essex County.

Lunenburg includes the villages of Lunenburg and Gilman. It also has smaller areas called West Lunenburg, South Lunenburg, and Mill Village. The town is part of the larger Berlin, New Hampshire micropolitan area.

History of Lunenburg

Lunenburg was officially given its name on July 5, 1763. This happened when Benning Wentworth, who was the royal governor of New Hampshire, approved it. He granted the land to David Page and 68 other people.

Many people believe that David Page chose the town's name. It is thought to come from a title of Prince Karl Wilhelm Ferdinand of Brunswick-Lunenburg.

A famous person from Lunenburg was Adino Nye Bell. He served as a Vermont State Representative, which means he helped make laws for the state. Lunenburg is also said to have inspired a poem by the famous writer Robert Frost. His poem, "The Mountain," is set in a town called Lunenburg.

Geography and Nature

Lunenburg is in the southern part of Essex County. It sits along the Connecticut River, which forms the border between Vermont and New Hampshire. To its west is the town of Concord. To the northwest is Victory. At its northern tip is Granby, and to the northeast is Guildhall. All these towns are in Vermont.

Across the Connecticut River, to the east, is Lancaster, New Hampshire. To the south is Dalton, New Hampshire. U.S. Route 2 is a main road that goes through the middle of Lunenburg. It leads west to St. Johnsbury and east to Lancaster.

Mount Orne Covered Bridge between Lunenburg and South Lancaster, NH

The Mount Orne Covered Bridge is in the eastern part of Lunenburg. This historic bridge crosses the Connecticut River into South Lancaster, New Hampshire.

Lunenburg covers about 118.6 square kilometers (about 45.8 square miles) in total. Most of this area is land, with a small part being water. Neal Pond, located north of the town center, is the biggest body of water. There are also four brooks: Neal Brook, Mink Brook, Catbow Brook, and Hudson Brook. All these brooks flow into the Connecticut River. You can also find smaller creeks throughout the town. The highest point in Lunenburg is Temple Mountain, which is about 2,279 feet high.

Population and People

In the year 2000, there were 1,328 people living in Lunenburg. These people lived in 516 households, and 366 of these were families. The town's population density was about 29.5 people per square mile.

About 33.5% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were made up of married couples living together. About 21.7% of all households were individuals living alone.

The population was spread out in terms of age. About 26.4% of the people were under 18 years old. About 14.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age in Lunenburg was 37 years.

Presidential Election Results

People in Lunenburg vote in presidential elections, just like in other towns. Here's how the town has voted in recent elections:

See also

In Spanish: Lunenburg (Vermont) para niños