Marlboro, Vermont Facts for Kids

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the Marlboro Meeting House Congregational Church (2004)
Marlboro, Vermont
Marlboro, Vermont Location in the United States
Country	United States
State	Vermont
County	Windham
Chartered	1751
Communities	Marlboro Ames Hill
Area
• Total	40.7 sq mi (105.3 km²)
• Land	40.3 sq mi (104.5 km²)
• Water	0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Elevation	1,194 ft (364 m)
Population (2020)
• Total	1,722
• Density	43/sq mi (16.5/km²)
Time zone	UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP Codes	05344 (Marlboro) 05301 (Brattleboro) 05363 (Wilmington) 05351 (South Newfane)
Area code(s)	802
FIPS code	50-43375
GNIS feature ID	1462143

Marlboro is a town in Windham County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,722 people at the 2020 census.

The town is home to the Southern Vermont Natural History Museum. It also has Potash Hill, which used to be the campus for Marlboro College. Each summer, Potash Hill hosts the Marlboro Music School and Festival. It also offers other arts and education programs throughout the year.

Marlboro's Past: A Look at Its History
- The Town Common: Marlboro's Center
- Marlboro in the 20th and 21st Centuries
Marlboro's Geography
Marlboro's People
Learning in Marlboro
Media in Marlboro
Places to Visit
Notable People from Marlboro
Images for kids
See also

Marlboro's Past: A Look at Its History

Marlboro was first called "New Marlborough." It was named after the Duke of Marlborough. The town received its first official permission, called a "charter," on April 29, 1751. This charter was given to Timothy Dwight and 64 other people from Northampton, Massachusetts.

The French and Indian War stopped people from settling here at first. So, a new charter was given on September 21, 1761. Another one followed on April 17, 1764, still calling it New Marlborough. The town was mapped out in 1762. It was divided into 64 equal parts, except for four lots in the center.

The first settlers arrived in 1763. The town grew quickly between 1764 and 1770. Many people moved here from Massachusetts and Connecticut. By 1799, there were 313 children going to school in the town.

Marlboro's population was highest in 1820, with 1300 people. After that, the number of people went down. This happened because many moved west, and the local economy slowed. Even though the land is mountainous, the soil is very good. This helped farmers grow strong crops. In 1859, almost everyone in the town worked in farming.

The Town Common: Marlboro's Center

The Town Common is a central area in Marlboro. Several important buildings are located here. These include the Town House, built in 1822, which is used for town meetings. There is also the Town Offices and Post Office building, built in 1969. The Marlboro Meeting House Congregational Church, built in 1931, is also on the Common. The Whetstone Inn, built around 1775, is another historic building.

The town's very first church was started in 1776. It was built on top of Town Hill in 1778. In 1820, a new church was built nearby. Wood from the old church was used in 1822 to build the Town House. It was also located close by.

Between 1836 and 1844, both the church and the Town House were moved down the hill. They were placed near their current spots on the Town Common. The church burned down in 1931. The current church was then built. It looks much like the old one, but it is a bit smaller.

After its move down the hill, the Town House was on the east side of South Road. In 1966, a large snow plow hit it. So, it was moved across the road to where it stands today.

The Whetstone Inn was built around 1775 by Deacon Jonas Whitney. He came to Marlboro in 1773. Over the years, this building has been used for many things. It was a courthouse, a church, a tavern, a dance hall, and even a post office.

Marlboro in the 20th and 21st Centuries

In 1946, Marlboro College was started. It was built on the land of three farms. Walter Hendricks founded it for World War II veterans. The famous poet Robert Frost was one of its first leaders. The Marlboro Music School and Festival began in 1951. It takes place every summer on the Potash Hill campus.

In 2011, Hurricane Irene caused flooding. Marlboro was one of thirteen Vermont towns that became cut off by the floods.

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1790	629	—
1800	1,087	72.8%
1810	1,245	14.5%
1820	1,296	4.1%
1830	1,218	−6.0%
1840	1,027	−15.7%
1850	896	−12.8%
1860	741	−17.3%
1870	665	−10.3%
1880	553	−16.8%
1890	495	−10.5%
1900	448	−9.5%
1910	442	−1.3%
1920	300	−32.1%
1930	255	−15.0%
1940	225	−11.8%
1950	311	38.2%
1960	347	11.6%
1970	592	70.6%
1980	695	17.4%
1990	924	32.9%
2000	978	5.8%
2010	1,078	10.2%
2020	1,722	59.7%
U.S. Decennial Census

Marlboro's Geography

Marlboro covers about 40.7 square miles (105.3 km²) in total. Most of this area is land, about 40.3 square miles (104.5 km²). A small part, 0.3 square miles (0.8 km²), is water.

Several waterways flow through Marlboro. These include the western branch of the West River, Whetstone Brook, and the Green River.

Vermont Route 9 also crosses through the town. This road is also known as the "Molly Stark Trail."

Marlboro's People

In 2000, there were 978 people living in Marlboro. There were 330 households and 215 families. The town had about 24.3 people per square mile (9.4/km²).

About 30.6% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (55.8%) were married couples. About 10.0% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone.

The average age of people in Marlboro was 37 years old. About 19.0% of the population was under 18. About 23.3% were between 18 and 24 years old.

Learning in Marlboro

Students from kindergarten through eighth grade go to Marlboro School. This school opened in 1954. It replaced several smaller, one-room schoolhouses.

Media in Marlboro

Marlboro is home to the radio station WRSY-FM, which broadcasts at 101.5.

Places to Visit

Marlboro Historical Society & Museum
Southern Vermont Natural History Museum

Notable People from Marlboro

Pete Bernhard, a musician in the band The Devil Makes Three
Newel Knight, a religious leader
Richard Lewontin, a biologist
Margaret MacArthur, a folk historian and musician
Joseph Mazur, a mathematics professor
Louis Moyse, a flute player and composer
Blanche Honegger Moyse, a conductor
Edson B. Olds, a U.S. Congressman
Tasha Tudor, an author and illustrator of children's books
Newel K. Whitney, a businessman and leader in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Images for kids

The Town Common in 1908
The Town House, used for town meetings, was built in 1822, and later moved to its current location
South Pond in 1908
The Colonel Williams Inn, on the Molly Stark Trail (State Route 9) was built around 1769
The Whetstone Inn, on the Town Common, was built around 1775