Putney (CDP), Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Putney, Vermont
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 Putney (CDP), Vermont
Location in Vermont
Putney (CDP), Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windham |
| Town | Putney |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.41 sq mi (3.64 km2) |
| • Land | 1.40 sq mi (3.63 km2) |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 360 ft (110 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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571 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
05346
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-57625 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2584792 |
Putney is a small village in the state of Vermont, United States. It is located in Windham County. Putney is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is a specific area identified by the U.S. Census Bureau for statistical purposes. In 2020, about 571 people lived in the village part of Putney. The larger area, the town of Putney, had a population of 2,617 people.
Exploring Putney Village
The main part of Putney village is called the Putney Village Historic District. This area has many old buildings and is important for its history. It shows what a traditional Vermont village looks like.
Location and Roads
Putney village is in the eastern part of Windham County. It is on the southern edge of the town of Putney. The village shares a border with the town of Dummerston to its south.
The main road through Putney village is U.S. Route 5. This road is also known as Main Street in the village. If you travel north on Route 5, you will reach Bellows Falls about 13 miles away. Going south on Route 5 will take you to Brattleboro, which is about 9 miles away.
Waterways and Nature
A stream called Sacketts Brook flows through Putney village. This brook flows south and eventually joins the Connecticut River. The Connecticut River is a very important river in New England.
An interesting fact about Sacketts Brook in Putney is how it drops. The brook falls about 100 feet over a short distance of only 0.2 miles. This creates a noticeable change in the landscape as the water flows through the village.
See also
In Spanish: Putney (condado de Windham) para niños
