Quechee, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Quechee, Vermont
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Quechee Gorge at Quechee State Park
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Location in Windsor County and the state of Vermont.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.9 sq mi (5.0 km2) |
| • Land | 1.9 sq mi (4.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 580 ft (180 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 831 |
| • Density | 430/sq mi (166.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05059
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-57775 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1459125 |
Quechee is a lovely village in Vermont, United States. It's located in Windsor County, within the town of Hartford. It is called a census-designated place, which means it's an area identified by the government for counting people.
Quechee is famous for the beautiful Quechee Gorge, a deep canyon carved by the Ottauquechee River. It is also home to the Quechee Lakes community. This community started in the late 1960s. It includes a small ski area called Quechee Lakes Ski Area.
The village once had a very pretty covered bridge near an old mill. This mill now holds the Simon Pearce glass-blowing studio and a restaurant. In 2011, Hurricane Irene caused floods that badly damaged the bridge. Luckily, the bridge has been rebuilt since then.
Quechee has its own small post office. Its special zip code is 05059.
Long ago, the Abenaki people lived in this area. There is proof that an old Abenaki village was once located where Quechee is today. The Abenaki people also had other settlements and activities throughout the Hartford area.
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Exploring Quechee's Location
Quechee is found along the Ottauquechee River. This river flows through the western part of the town of Hartford.
Roads and Connections
U.S. Route 4 runs through Quechee. This road is just south of the village center. It connects Quechee to Woodstock and Rutland to the west. To the east, it connects to White River Junction.
The Famous Gorge
The amazing Quechee Gorge forms the southeastern edge of the village. It is a popular spot for visitors.
Learning in Quechee
Children in Quechee attend schools that are part of the Hartford School District.
Private School Options
There is also a private school in Quechee called Mid Vermont Christian School. This school teaches students from kindergarten all the way through 12th grade.
