Monkton, Vermont Facts for Kids

Monkton, sometimes called Monkton Boro, is a small town in Addison County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,079 people lived there.

Where is Monkton, Vermont?
A Look Back: Monkton's History
Getting Involved: Community Groups in Monkton
People of Monkton
Famous Faces from Monkton
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Where is Monkton, Vermont?

Monkton is located in the northern part of Addison County. It sits on the eastern edge of the Champlain Valley, near the foothills of the Green Mountains.

The town shares borders with several other towns. To the west is Ferrisburgh. To the south are New Haven and Bristol. Starksboro is to the east. North of Monkton are Charlotte and Hinesburg.

Monkton covers a total area of about 93.9 square kilometers (36.2 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water. Cedar Lake is a notable body of water found north of the town center.

A Look Back: Monkton's History

Monkton was officially established in 1762. This means it was given its charter, or official permission to be a town, a long time ago.

During the War of 1812, iron ore found near Monkton was very important. This iron was used to make cannonballs for Macdonough's fleet. His ships were built in a nearby town called Vergennes.

A Quaker minister named Joseph Hoag and his wife, Huldah Hoag, are buried in the Quaker cemetery in Monkton Boro.

In 1976, Monkton celebrated the U.S. Bicentennial. This was the 200th anniversary of the United States. The town had many small projects. They placed American flags on veterans' graves and made over forty quilts. The celebrations ended with a big two-day event in August 1976.

Getting Involved: Community Groups in Monkton

Monkton has several community groups that help people and make the town a better place.

Cedar Lake Homemakers Club

This club is a friendly group where people share ideas about making their homes better. They also do charity work and give donations to help others.

Florona Grange

The Grange is a community organization that started in 1940 with 96 members. They helped with the Bicentennial events in 1976. During World War II, the Grange supported the war effort and helped service members.

Friendly Circle

This club focuses on helping people in the community. They visit those who are sick and give gifts to people in need. Every year, they also host a special pre-Thanksgiving dinner for senior citizens.

Monkton Museum and Historical Society

This group works to help people learn about Monkton's history. They provide a place where residents can share their interest in local history.

Monkton Volunteer Fire Department

The town's fire department was started on February 9, 1972. It was created after a public meeting at the Monkton Central School. These volunteers help keep the community safe.

Monkton Parents Teachers Organization

The PTO is a long-standing group in Monkton. It helps connect parents and teachers to support students and the school.

People of Monkton

Russell Memorial Library

The population of Monkton has changed over many years. Here's how it has grown:

Historical population
Census	Pop.	%±
1790	450	—
1800	880	95.6%
1810	1,248	41.8%
1820	1,152	−7.7%
1830	1,384	20.1%
1840	1,310	−5.3%
1850	1,246	−4.9%
1860	1,123	−9.9%
1870	1,006	−10.4%
1880	1,025	1.9%
1890	847	−17.4%
1900	912	7.7%
1910	724	−20.6%
1920	671	−7.3%
1930	683	1.8%
1940	575	−15.8%
1950	520	−9.6%
1960	551	6.0%
1970	765	38.8%
1980	1,201	57.0%
1990	1,482	23.4%
2000	1,759	18.7%
2010	1,980	12.6%
2020	2,079	5.0%
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2000, there were 1,759 people living in Monkton. Most people were White (98.64%). A small number of people were African American, Native American, or Asian. Some people were also of Hispanic or Latino background.

About 41.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (69.3%) were married couples. The average household had about 2.74 people.

The median age in Monkton was 37 years old. This means half the people were younger than 37, and half were older. About 28.5% of the population was under 18 years old.

Famous Faces from Monkton

Some notable people have connections to Monkton:

Frank Dupee – A baseball player.
Eva Munson Smith (1843–1915) – A talented composer, poet, and author.
Pete Sutherland (1951–2022) – A folklorist, someone who studies traditional stories and customs.

Monkton, Vermont facts for kids

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