Morrisville, Vermont facts for kids
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Morrisville, Vermont
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Downtown Morrisville, looking east along Main Street
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 Morrisville, Vermont
Location in Vermont
Morrisville, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Lamoille |
| Town | Morristown |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.02 sq mi (5.24 km2) |
| • Land | 1.96 sq mi (5.06 km2) |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) |
| Elevation | 679 ft (207 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,086 |
| • Density | 1,032.7/sq mi (398.1/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
05661
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-46825 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1458547 |
Morrisville is a small village located in the town of Morristown, within Lamoille County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 2,086 people lived here.
Morrisville is known for having two country clubs, a hospital, and a school building that looks like it has Greek architecture. It also has its own airport. Two important companies, Union Bank and Concept2, have their main offices in Morrisville.
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History of Morrisville
Morrisville was first settled by people in 1798. The Morrisville Historic District is a special area in the village. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it has important historical buildings.
A kind person named Alexander Copley gave a lot of money to the village. Because of his generosity, the local hospital and one of the country clubs are named after him. Copley also helped pay for the high school, which is now called Peoples Academy.
Where is Morrisville Located?
Morrisville is in the northeastern part of the town of Morristown. It is a bit southeast of the middle of Lamoille County. The village is built on both sides of the Lamoille River, with the main part of the village on the south side.
It is about 3 miles (5 km) southeast of Hyde Park, which is the county seat. Morrisville is also about 13 miles (21 km) northwest of Hardwick and 9 miles (14 km) northeast of Stowe.
Land and Water Area
The United States Census Bureau says that Morrisville covers a total area of about 2.02 square miles (5.24 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 1.96 square miles (5.06 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 0.07 square miles (0.18 square kilometers), is water. This means about 3.42% of Morrisville's total area is water.
What is the Climate Like in Morrisville?
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Morrisville has a climate with big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are warm to hot and often humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Morrisville has a humid continental climate. This type of climate is often shown as "Dfb" on climate maps.
| Climate data for Morrisville 4 SSW, Vermont, 1991–2020 normals: 760 ft (230 m) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 24.7 (−4.1) |
27.8 (−2.3) |
36.5 (2.5) |
50.5 (10.3) |
64.5 (18.1) |
72.6 (22.6) |
77.2 (25.1) |
76.3 (24.6) |
69.2 (20.7) |
55.4 (13.0) |
42.2 (5.7) |
30.6 (−0.8) |
52.3 (11.3) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 13.9 (−10.1) |
15.7 (−9.1) |
25.0 (−3.9) |
38.6 (3.7) |
51.1 (10.6) |
60.7 (15.9) |
65.4 (18.6) |
63.7 (17.6) |
56.8 (13.8) |
44.6 (7.0) |
32.9 (0.5) |
21.4 (−5.9) |
40.8 (4.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 3.2 (−16.0) |
3.6 (−15.8) |
13.5 (−10.3) |
26.7 (−2.9) |
37.7 (3.2) |
48.9 (9.4) |
53.7 (12.1) |
51.1 (10.6) |
44.4 (6.9) |
33.8 (1.0) |
23.7 (−4.6) |
12.1 (−11.1) |
29.4 (−1.5) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 2.66 (68) |
2.59 (66) |
2.79 (71) |
3.06 (78) |
3.80 (97) |
3.57 (91) |
4.61 (117) |
4.38 (111) |
3.65 (93) |
4.31 (109) |
3.64 (92) |
3.17 (81) |
42.23 (1,074) |
| Average snowfall inches (cm) | 21.9 (56) |
21.6 (55) |
21.8 (55) |
4.7 (12) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.0 (0.0) |
0.8 (2.0) |
8.4 (21) |
25.0 (64) |
104.2 (265) |
| Source: NOAA (1981-2010 precip/snowfall) | |||||||||||||
How Many People Live in Morrisville?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,262 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,445 | 14.5% | |
| 1920 | 1,707 | 18.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,822 | 6.7% | |
| 1940 | 1,967 | 8.0% | |
| 1950 | 1,995 | 1.4% | |
| 1960 | 2,047 | 2.6% | |
| 1970 | 2,116 | 3.4% | |
| 1980 | 2,074 | −2.0% | |
| 1990 | 1,984 | −4.3% | |
| 2000 | 2,009 | 1.3% | |
| 2010 | 1,958 | −2.5% | |
| 2020 | 2,086 | 6.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
As of the census in 2020, Morrisville had a population of 2,086 people. There were 898 households, which means 898 different homes or families lived there. The village also had 1,123 housing units available.
Culture and Sports in Morrisville
Morrisville has been home to some sports teams. The Vermont Wild was a professional hockey team that played in the Federal Hockey League. They played at Morrisville's Green Mountain Arena during the 2011–2012 season.
The Vermont Wild was the first professional hockey team to ever play in Vermont. However, they stopped playing after only about two weeks.
Places to Visit in Morrisville
If you visit Morrisville, here are a couple of interesting places you might want to see:
- Noyes House Museum: This is a museum where you can learn about the history of the area.
- Morrisville Depot: This used to be a train station and is an important historical building.
Schools in Morrisville
Morrisville has several schools for students of different ages:
- Morristown Elementary School
- Peoples Academy Middle Level
- Peoples Academy High School
- Bishop Marshall School—This is a private Catholic school that welcomes families of all faiths.
- Community College of Vermont: This college offers higher education courses.
Local News in Morrisville
The local newspaper in Morrisville is called the News and Citizen. It has been published every week since 1881. In 2015, the newspaper was bought by the same people who own the Stowe Reporter. Later, in January 2019, they created a larger company called the Vermont Community Newspaper Group.
Famous People From Morrisville
Many notable people have connections to Morrisville:
- Chris Andrews: An important person in the world of information technology.
- Frederick G. Fleetwood: A U.S. congressman who represented Vermont.
- John Fusco: A Hollywood screenwriter, author, and creator of TV series.
- Dewey K. Hickok: The inventor of the washing machine.
- Saudia LaMont: A state legislator who helps make laws for Vermont.
- Alban J. Parker: A former Vermont Attorney General, who is the state's chief legal officer.
- Clifton G. Parker: Also a former Vermont Attorney General.
- George M. Powers: A Chief Justice of the Vermont Supreme Court.
- H. Henry Powers: Another U.S. congressman from Vermont.
- Martha L. Poland Thurston (1849–1898): A social leader, helper of others, and writer.
- Maria von Trapp: The person who inspired The Sound of Music story. She passed away in Morrisville on March 28, 1987.
See also
In Spanish: Morrisville (Vermont) para niños
