Plymouth, Vermont facts for kids
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Plymouth, Vermont
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Union Christian Church (1840) in the Plymouth Historic District
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Location in Windsor County and the state of Vermont.
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 Plymouth, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 48.7 sq mi (126.1 km2) |
| • Land | 48.1 sq mi (124.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.4 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,447 ft (420 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 641 |
| • Density | 13.166/sq mi (5.083/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-56050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462176 |
Plymouth is a small town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. In 2020, about 641 people lived there.
Plymouth is famous as the birthplace of Calvin Coolidge. He was the 30th president of the United States. He also grew up in Plymouth and is buried in the Plymouth Notch cemetery. The State of Vermont helps take care of the Coolidge Homestead and the historic village of Plymouth Notch.
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Geography of Plymouth
Plymouth covers a total area of about 126.1 square kilometers (48.7 square miles). Most of this area, about 124.6 square kilometers (48.1 square miles), is land. The rest, about 1.4 square kilometers (0.5 square miles), is water.
History of Plymouth
Plymouth has a rich history, especially linked to the Coolidge family.
The Coolidge Family and Plymouth Cheese
The old store owned by John Calvin Coolidge, Sr. was very important. He was the father of President Calvin Coolidge. This store also served as the town's post office in the 1920s. John Coolidge's wife, Carrie, was the postmaster from 1903 to 1917.
President Coolidge's father also started a business called Plymouth Cheese. This company still makes special artisan cheese today. It's a tasty part of Plymouth's history!
Hurricane Irene's Impact
In 2011, Hurricane Irene caused a lot of flooding in Vermont. Plymouth was one of thirteen towns that became cut off because of the floodwaters.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 106 | — | |
| 1800 | 497 | 368.9% | |
| 1810 | 834 | 67.8% | |
| 1820 | 1,112 | 33.3% | |
| 1830 | 1,237 | 11.2% | |
| 1840 | 1,417 | 14.6% | |
| 1850 | 1,226 | −13.5% | |
| 1860 | 1,252 | 2.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,285 | 2.6% | |
| 1880 | 1,075 | −16.3% | |
| 1890 | 755 | −29.8% | |
| 1900 | 646 | −14.4% | |
| 1910 | 482 | −25.4% | |
| 1920 | 449 | −6.8% | |
| 1930 | 331 | −26.3% | |
| 1940 | 432 | 30.5% | |
| 1950 | 348 | −19.4% | |
| 1960 | 308 | −11.5% | |
| 1970 | 283 | −8.1% | |
| 1980 | 405 | 43.1% | |
| 1990 | 440 | 8.6% | |
| 2000 | 555 | 26.1% | |
| 2010 | 619 | 11.5% | |
| 2020 | 641 | 3.6% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 555 people living in Plymouth. The town had 251 households and 168 families. The population density was about 11.5 people per square mile.
About 23.5% of households had children under 18. Most people in Plymouth were White (99.28%). The average age in town was 47 years old.
Famous People from Plymouth
Many notable individuals have connections to Plymouth:
- Calvin Coolidge – The 30th president of the United States.
- Calvin Galusha Coolidge – A Vermont state legislator and President Coolidge's grandfather.
- John Calvin Coolidge – A Vermont state legislator and President Coolidge's father.
- Esther Sumner Damon – The last widow of an American Revolutionary War veteran to receive a pension.
- Ernest E. Moore – He was the Speaker of the Vermont House of Representatives.
- Henry M. Pollard – A US Congressman from Missouri.
- Achsa W. Sprague – A well-known spiritualist and medium.
- Hiland Orlando Stickney – A college football player and coach.
- William W. Stickney – A former governor of Vermont.
- George Washington Putnam – A Wisconsin state legislator.
- Julius A. Willcox – An associate justice of the Vermont Supreme Court.
See also
In Spanish: Plymouth (Vermont) para niños
