Newbury (village), Vermont facts for kids
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Newbury, Vermont
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 Newbury (village), Vermont
Location in Vermont
Newbury (village), Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.08 sq mi (13.16 km2) |
| • Land | 4.96 sq mi (12.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.12 sq mi (0.31 km2) |
| Elevation | 463 ft (141 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 447 |
| • Density | 87.99/sq mi (33.97/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05051
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-48100 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1458677 |
Newbury is a small, official village located in the town of Newbury. It is part of Orange County in the state of Vermont, United States. In 2020, about 447 people lived there.
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Discovering Newbury's Past
Newbury village was first settled in 1763. It was one of the first colonial settlements north of Charlestown, New Hampshire. This area grew quickly because of its rich farmland. The Connecticut River had wide, curving bends called oxbows. These oxbows created very fertile land, perfect for farming.
In the 1800s, Newbury became an important local market. It was also a popular stop for stagecoaches. The village grew even more when the Newbury Seminary was founded in the 1830s.
Newbury's Historic Buildings
The main part of Newbury village is a special area called the Newbury Village Historic District. This district is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. This means its buildings are important because of their history and design. It was added to the list in 1983.
This historic area covers about 73 acres (29.5 hectares). It includes 93 important buildings around the village green. These buildings show off early 19th-century architecture. You can see examples of Classical Revival style, which looks back to ancient Greek and Roman designs.
Did you know that Boston University, a very large university, started here? It began as the Newbury Biblical Institute. This Methodist school was founded in Newbury, Vermont, in 1839.
Some of the most notable buildings in Newbury include:
- Wells House, built around 1830
- Newbury Manor, built in 1913
- Town Clerk's Office and Post Office, built in 1913
- Tenney Memorial Library, built in 1896
- 'Valmont,' also known as Crowley House, built around 1835
- Congregational Vestry, built in 1843
- First Congregational Church, built in 1856
- Newbury General Store, built around 1840
- Methodist Church, built in 1829
- Town Central School, built in 1913
- Village Meeting Hall, built around 1926
- Newbury Inn/Thomas House, built in 1853 by Oliver Rogers
- Mahoney House, built around 1822
- Perry House, built around 1835
- General Jacob Bayley Monument
Newbury's Location and Size
Newbury village covers a total area of about 5.0 square miles (13.1 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 5.0 square miles (13.0 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.04 square miles (0.1 square kilometers), is water.
Newbury's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 412 | — | |
| 1970 | 344 | — | |
| 1980 | 425 | 23.5% | |
| 1990 | 412 | −3.1% | |
| 2000 | 396 | −3.9% | |
| 2010 | 365 | −7.8% | |
| 2020 | 447 | 22.5% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 396 people living in Newbury. These people lived in 162 households. About 98 of these households were families. The village had about 78.9 people per square mile (30.5 per square kilometer).
Most people living in Newbury in 2000 were White (99.24%). A small number were Native American (0.51%) or from two or more races (0.25%). About 0.51% of the population was of Hispanic or Latino background.
Families and Age Groups
Out of the 162 households, 36.4% had children under 18 living with them. Half of the households (50.0%) were married couples. About 6.2% had a female head of household with no husband present. Many households (39.5%) were not families.
About 30.9% of all households were single individuals. And 15.4% of households had someone aged 65 or older living alone. On average, each household had 2.44 people, and each family had 3.09 people.
The population in Newbury was spread out by age. About 29.5% were under 18 years old. About 3.8% were between 18 and 24. Around 25.0% were between 25 and 44. Another 25.8% were between 45 and 64. And 15.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in the village was 41 years.
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In Spanish: Newbury (condado de Orange, Vermont) para niños
