Pawlet, Vermont facts for kids
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Pawlet, Vermont
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Vermont Route 133 heading northward through Pawlet
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Pawlet, Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 42.9 sq mi (111.1 km2) |
| • Land | 42.9 sq mi (111.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 630 ft (192 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,424 |
| • Density | 33.19/sq mi (12.817/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-54250 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462170 |
| Website | http://pawlet.vt.gov/ |
Pawlet is a small town in Rutland County, Vermont, in the United States. It's a quiet, rural place known for its farms. In 2020, about 1,424 people lived there.
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A Look Back: Pawlet's History
Pawlet was first created on August 26, 1761. It was part of the "New Hampshire Grants." These were lands given out by Benning Wentworth, who was the governor of colonial New Hampshire.
The town got its name from the Mettawee River. Early maps called this river "Paulet" or "Paulette." When the town was first set up in 1769, only nine families lived there.
The first official town meeting happened on December 22, 1775. This shows that people had already settled in Pawlet by then. Pawlet was part of Bennington County until 1781, when Rutland County was formed.
Where is Pawlet? (Geography)
Pawlet is located in the Taconic Mountains. These are a range of mountains in the northeastern United States. The town sits right on Vermont's western border with New York.
Nearby towns in Vermont include Wells to the north, Danby to the east, and Rupert to the south. To the west, in New York, are Granville and Hebron.
Pawlet has two main villages: Pawlet, which is in the center, and West Pawlet, which is closer to the New York border. The town covers about 42.9 square miles (111.1 square kilometers) of land.
It's mostly a farming town. The local school, Mettawee Community School, is a short drive from both downtown Pawlet and West Pawlet.
Who Lives in Pawlet? (Population)
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 1,458 | — | |
| 1800 | 1,938 | 32.9% | |
| 1810 | 2,233 | 15.2% | |
| 1820 | 2,155 | −3.5% | |
| 1830 | 1,965 | −8.8% | |
| 1840 | 1,748 | −11.0% | |
| 1850 | 1,843 | 5.4% | |
| 1860 | 1,539 | −16.5% | |
| 1870 | 1,505 | −2.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,696 | 12.7% | |
| 1890 | 1,745 | 2.9% | |
| 1900 | 1,731 | −0.8% | |
| 1910 | 1,959 | 13.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,413 | −27.9% | |
| 1930 | 1,476 | 4.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,192 | −19.2% | |
| 1950 | 1,156 | −3.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,112 | −3.8% | |
| 1970 | 1,184 | 6.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,244 | 5.1% | |
| 1990 | 1,314 | 5.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,394 | 6.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,477 | 6.0% | |
| 2020 | 1,424 | −3.6% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,394 people living in Pawlet. These people made up 575 households. About 29.4% of these households had children under 18 living with them.
The average household had about 2.42 people. The average family had about 2.92 people. The population was spread out in terms of age. About 24.8% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 15.8% were 65 years or older. The average age in Pawlet was 40 years old.
Famous People from Pawlet
Pawlet has been home to several interesting people:
- Frederick W. Adams (1786–1858) was a well-known doctor. He was born in Pawlet.
- Aaron Clark was the Mayor of New York City from 1837 to 1839. He grew up in Pawlet from the age of two.
- William Fairfield was a businessman and politician in Upper Canada.
- Claude Fredericks (1923–2013) lived in Pawlet for many years. He was a professor at Bennington College. He also ran a publishing company called Banyan Press.
- Lemuel Chipman was a judge and politician.
- James Campbell Hopkins was a federal judge.
- Joshua C. Stoddard was an inventor. He was born in Pawlet.
See also
In Spanish: Pawlet (Vermont) para niños
