Manchester (village), Vermont facts for kids
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Manchester, Vermont
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 Manchester (village), Vermont
Location in Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Bennington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.56 sq mi (9.23 km2) |
| • Land | 3.54 sq mi (9.16 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
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| • Total | 783 |
| • Density | 219.9/sq mi (84.83/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05254
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-42700 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1461117 |
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Manchester Village Historic District
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The Equinox Hotel in Manchester
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| Location | VT 7A, Union St., and Taconic Ave., Manchester, Vermont |
| Area | 90 acres (36 ha) |
| Architectural style | Colonial, Federal, Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 84003438 |
| Added to NRHP | January 26, 1984 |
Manchester is a small, charming village located in the larger town of Manchester, in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. In 2020, about 783 people lived here.
The main part of the village, near Vermont Route 7A, Union Street, and Taconic Avenue, was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. This area is known as the Manchester Village Historic District. It includes many old and important buildings. A very famous building in this district is the Equinox House, which is also a historic landmark on its own.
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History of Manchester Village
Manchester Village was first settled in 1761. For many years, especially in the mid-1800s, it was a busy crossroads village. This meant it was a place where different roads met, and travelers often stopped. Because of this, several taverns and inns were built here. The very first inn was built in 1769, on the same land where the Equinox House stands today.
After the American Revolutionary War, more people started moving to the area. Vermont became one of the fastest-growing states for a while. Later, another part of town, Manchester Center, grew to be more important for business.
However, Manchester Village found a new purpose. A man named Charles F. Orvis, who started the famous Orvis mail-order business, helped make the village a popular summer resort. He promoted it as a great place for people from New York to visit. Manchester Village was one of the very first places in New England to become a planned summer vacation spot.
Geography of Manchester Village
Manchester Village is located in a valley that runs from north to south. To the east are the Green Mountains, and to the west are the Taconics. The Batten Kill river flows along the eastern edge of the village.
Vermont Route 7A is a main road that goes through the village, running north and south. The village covers about 9.26 square kilometers (3.56 square miles) in total. Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Population of Manchester Village
The number of people living in Manchester Village has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 478 | — | |
| 1920 | 423 | −11.5% | |
| 1930 | 337 | −20.3% | |
| 1940 | 325 | −3.6% | |
| 1950 | 454 | 39.7% | |
| 1960 | 403 | −11.2% | |
| 1970 | 435 | 7.9% | |
| 1980 | 563 | 29.4% | |
| 1990 | 561 | −0.4% | |
| 2000 | 602 | 7.3% | |
| 2010 | 749 | 24.4% | |
| 2020 | 783 | 4.5% | |
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In 2000, there were 602 people living in the village. There were 284 households, which are groups of people living together. About 20.8% of these households had children under 18. Many households were married couples living together.
The average household had about 2.12 people. The average family had about 2.70 people. The population included people of all ages, from young children to seniors. The median age in 2000 was 52 years old.
Interesting Places to Visit
- Dellwood Cemetery
- Equinox House Historic District
See also
In Spanish: Manchester (condado de Bennington, Vermont) para niños
