Rupert, Vermont facts for kids
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Rupert, Vermont
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Countryside in eastern Rupert
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Location of Rupert within Vermont
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 Rupert, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Bennington |
| Communities | Rupert East Rupert North Rupert West Rupert |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.6 sq mi (115.5 km2) |
| • Land | 44.6 sq mi (115.4 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,037 ft (316 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 698 |
| • Density | 16/sq mi (6.0/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-61000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462192 |
Rupert is a small town located in Bennington County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 698 people lived there.
Rupert is known for being home to The Maple News, a magazine all about the maple syrup industry. It also has the historic Jenks Tavern, which was built around 1807 and is now a protected historical site.
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Exploring Rupert's Geography
Rupert is in the northwest part of Bennington County. To its west is Washington County, New York, and to its north is Rutland County, Vermont.
Mountains and Rivers
The town is nestled in the Taconic Mountains. The highest point in Rupert is a mountain ridge called Bear Mountain, which is about 3,010 feet (917 meters) high.
Rupert covers a total area of about 44.6 square miles (115.5 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny bit being water.
The northern part of Rupert has rivers like the Mettawee River and Indian River. These rivers flow into Lake Champlain. Other parts of the town drain into the Batten Kill river in New York, which eventually joins the Hudson River.
Roads and Communities
Several roads help people get around Rupert:
- Vermont Route 30 crosses the northeast part of town, following the Mettawee River.
- Vermont Route 153 runs north to south through the western side of town.
- Vermont Route 315 goes east to west through the middle of Rupert.
Rupert also has smaller communities within it, like East Rupert, West Rupert, and North Rupert.
Rupert's Past: A Look at History
Many historians believe that Benning Wentworth, who was a colonial governor, named Rupert after Prince Rupert of the Rhine (1619–1682). Prince Rupert was a very important person during the English Civil War.
Early Settlers and Coin Making
One of the first people to settle in Rupert was Reuben Harmon. He was a metalsmith, which means he worked with metal. He was given special permission to make coins called Vermont coppers for the Republic of Vermont. Harmon's Mint, where he made these coins, was first in East Rupert near a small stream called Hagar's Brook. Later, it moved to Southwind Farm in North Rupert.
Rupert on TV
Rupert is also famous for being the filming location for seasons 1 through 10 of the cooking show Cook's Country, which is shown on PBS. The well-known white house from the show, called Carver House, is located near the center of town. It's on the corner of Rupert Avenue and West Pawlett Road, right across from the Rupert Methodist Church. Christopher Kimball, who used to be the host of Cook's Country, lives nearby.
People of Rupert: Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 1,033 | — | |
| 1800 | 1,648 | 59.5% | |
| 1810 | 1,630 | −1.1% | |
| 1820 | 1,332 | −18.3% | |
| 1830 | 1,318 | −1.1% | |
| 1840 | 1,091 | −17.2% | |
| 1850 | 1,101 | 0.9% | |
| 1860 | 1,103 | 0.2% | |
| 1870 | 1,017 | −7.8% | |
| 1880 | 957 | −5.9% | |
| 1890 | 861 | −10.0% | |
| 1900 | 863 | 0.2% | |
| 1910 | 825 | −4.4% | |
| 1920 | 674 | −18.3% | |
| 1930 | 691 | 2.5% | |
| 1940 | 678 | −1.9% | |
| 1950 | 713 | 5.2% | |
| 1960 | 603 | −15.4% | |
| 1970 | 582 | −3.5% | |
| 1980 | 605 | 4.0% | |
| 1990 | 654 | 8.1% | |
| 2000 | 704 | 7.6% | |
| 2010 | 714 | 1.4% | |
| 2020 | 698 | −2.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2000, there were 704 people living in Rupert. These people lived in 295 households, and 205 of those were families. The population density was about 15.8 people per square mile.
About 28.8% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households were couples living together. The average household had about 2.39 people.
The median age in Rupert was 44 years old. This means half the people were older than 44 and half were younger.
Famous People from Rupert
Many interesting people have connections to Rupert:
- Frederick Buechner – An American writer and theologian.
- Samuel Gookins – A Justice of the Indiana Supreme Court.
- Christopher Kimball – An American chef, editor, and TV personality.
- William H. Meyer – A member of the United States House of Representatives.
- Sheldon Roberts – An American pioneer in semiconductors. He was one of the "traitorous eight" who started Fairchild Semiconductor. He also helped found Teledyne.
- General Moses Sherman – An American land developer who built streetcar systems in Phoenix, Arizona, and Los Angeles, California. He was born in Rupert.
- Israel Smith – A member of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. He was also the fourth Governor of Vermont and practiced law in Rupert.
See also
In Spanish: Rupert (Vermont) para niños
