Newport (town), Vermont facts for kids
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Newport, Vermont
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Located in Orleans County, Vermont
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Location of Vermont with the U.S.A.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orleans |
| Chartered | October 30, 1802 |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 43.5 sq mi (112.6 km2) |
| • Land | 41.7 sq mi (108.0 km2) |
| • Water | 1.8 sq mi (4.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 792 ft (284 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,511 |
| • Density | 36.2/sq mi (14.0/km2) |
| • Households | 587 |
| • Families | 436 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-48925 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462162 |
Newport is a small town in Orleans County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,526 people lived there.
Many people, including the United States Postal Service, call the town Newport Center. This is because Newport Center is the main community within the town. There is also a nearby place called the City of Newport, which is a separate area.
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History of Newport
Newport was first created on October 26, 1781. It was officially named Duncansboro on October 30, 1802. This name honored George Duncan and Nathan Fisk, along with 63 other people.
The first leaders of the town were Amos Sawyer, Enos Bartlett, and James C. Adams. Amos Sawyer was also the first person to keep the town's records. These people were among the first to settle in Duncansboro. On October 30, 1816, the name of the town was changed from Duncansboro to Newport.
Early Settlements and Growth
The first area to be cleared for settlement was where Newport Center is today. H. & A. Adams and D. & S. Meacham started this clearing. They built a dam and a sawmill on Mud Creek. Amos Sawyer, who was a carpenter, built his home nearby.
Two other small communities also grew in the town. These were South Newport and Pickeral Point. Pickeral Point was later renamed Lake Bridge. It got its name because it was located at the beginning of Lake Memphremagog.
By the late 1800s, two major train lines, the Boston and Maine and Central Vermont railroads, passed through Lake Bridge. This brought many new people to the small village, and its population grew quickly. In 1868, the Lake Bridge settlement became its own official "Village of Newport." The main town village, Newport Center, also became an official village in 1908.
Changes in Town Structure
In 1917, the Village of Newport decided to separate from the Town of Newport. It then joined with the Village of West Derby, which was in the town of Derby. Together, they formed the City of Newport.
Later, in 1931, the Village of Newport Center joined back with the Town of Newport. This meant that the town of Newport took over all the duties that the Village of Newport Center used to handle.
Geography of Newport
Newport covers a total area of about 43.5 square miles (112.6 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 41.7 square miles (108.0 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.8 square miles (4.6 square kilometers), is water.
The community of Newport Center is located near the middle of the town. There is also a smaller community called South Newport, which is in the southern part of the town.
Newport's Population
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1800 | 50 | — | |
| 1810 | 28 | −44.0% | |
| 1820 | 52 | 85.7% | |
| 1830 | 284 | 446.2% | |
| 1840 | 591 | 108.1% | |
| 1850 | 748 | 26.6% | |
| 1860 | 1,197 | 60.0% | |
| 1870 | 2,050 | 71.3% | |
| 1880 | 2,426 | 18.3% | |
| 1890 | 3,047 | 25.6% | |
| 1900 | 1,239 | −59.3% | |
| 1910 | 1,236 | −0.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,187 | −4.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,193 | 0.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,064 | −10.8% | |
| 1950 | 966 | −9.2% | |
| 1960 | 1,010 | 4.6% | |
| 1970 | 1,125 | 11.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,319 | 17.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,367 | 3.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,511 | 10.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,594 | 5.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,526 | −4.3% | |
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In the year 2000, there were 1,511 people living in Newport. The population density was about 36.2 people for every square mile.
The population was spread out in terms of age. About 26.5% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.4% were 65 years old or older. The average age of people in the town was 39 years.
Between 2000 and 2005, the number of people living in Newport grew by 19.1%. This was the second-largest percentage increase in the entire state of Vermont.
Famous People from Newport
- Charles Adams: He was the first owner of the Boston Bruins, a famous ice hockey team. He also owned other businesses like First National Stores and the Boston Braves baseball team.
- Josiah Grout: He was the 46th governor of Vermont. He also represented Newport in the state government from 1872 to 1876.
- George "Spike" Hamilton: He was a well-known bandleader.
- Glenn D. Lowry: He is the director of MoMA, a very famous art museum in New York City. He spent his summers in Newport.
See also
In Spanish: Newport (condado de Orleans, Vermont) para niños
