Rutland (town), Vermont facts for kids
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Rutland, Vermont
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Location in Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Rutland |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 19.3 sq mi (50.0 km2) |
| • Land | 19.2 sq mi (49.7 km2) |
| • Water | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km2) |
| Elevation | 540.0 ft (164.6 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,924 |
| • Density | 203.3/sq mi (78.48/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-61300 |
Rutland is a town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. It's like a donut around Rutland City, which is a separate place. The smaller communities within Rutland Town are like the inner suburbs of Rutland City. In 2020, about 3,924 people lived here.
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History of Rutland Town
How Rutland Got Its Name
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The town of Rutland was first created in 1761. This happened when Governor Benning Wentworth gave out land grants, called New Hampshire Grants. He named it after John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland. Some records also say that John Murray, who was the first owner, named it after his hometown of Rutland.
Early Growth and Marble Mining
Rutland was a very successful early settlement. This was because it had great farmland and flat land. In the early 1800s, people found small amounts of high-quality marble here. By the 1830s, a huge amount of marble was found in what is now West Rutland.
Marble quarries (places where marble is dug out) really started to make money when the railroad came to Rutland in 1851. Around the same time, famous marble quarries in Italy became too deep to work easily. This made Rutland quickly become one of the world's top marble producers!
Rutland's Towns Splitting Off
The marble business brought a lot of growth and money to Rutland. In 1886, the marble companies helped make Rutland City its own village. Most of the original town then split into West Rutland and Proctor. These new towns held most of the marble quarries. Proctor was even named after and mostly owned by Senator Redfield Proctor. In 1892, Rutland City became an official city. The remaining Rutland Town, which surrounds the city, stayed mostly rural.
Geography and Location
Where is Rutland Town?
Rutland Town is located at about 43 degrees North and 72 degrees West. Its elevation is about 540 feet (164.6 meters) above sea level.
Land and Water
The town covers about 19.3 square miles (50.0 square kilometers). Most of this is land (19.2 square miles or 49.7 square kilometers). Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.3 square kilometers), is water. Several streams flow through Rutland, including Otter Creek, Moon Brook, and East Creek.
Roads and Landmarks
Major roads like U.S. Route 4, U.S. Route 7, and Vermont Route 4A pass through the town. Rutland Town is also home to the former Diamond Run Mall. You can also find Castleton University's Spartan Arena here.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 1,407 | — | |
| 1800 | 2,125 | 51.0% | |
| 1810 | 2,379 | 12.0% | |
| 1820 | 2,369 | −0.4% | |
| 1830 | 2,753 | 16.2% | |
| 1840 | 2,708 | −1.6% | |
| 1850 | 3,715 | 37.2% | |
| 1860 | 7,577 | 104.0% | |
| 1870 | 9,834 | 29.8% | |
| 1880 | 12,149 | 23.5% | |
| 1890 | 11,760 | −3.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,109 | −90.6% | |
| 1910 | 1,311 | 18.2% | |
| 1920 | 1,270 | −3.1% | |
| 1930 | 1,387 | 9.2% | |
| 1940 | 1,350 | −2.7% | |
| 1950 | 1,416 | 4.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,542 | 8.9% | |
| 1970 | 2,248 | 45.8% | |
| 1980 | 3,300 | 46.8% | |
| 1990 | 3,781 | 14.6% | |
| 2000 | 4,038 | 6.8% | |
| 2010 | 4,054 | 0.4% | |
| 2020 | 3,924 | −3.2% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 4,054 people living in Rutland Town. There were 1,691 households, which are groups of people living together. The population density was about 210 people per square mile.
Age and Families
About 22% of the people in Rutland Town were under 18 years old. About 19% were 65 years or older. The average age was 45 years. Many households were married couples living together.
Famous People from Rutland
Many interesting people have connections to Rutland Town:
- Benjamin Alvord: A Civil War general, mathematician, and expert on plants.
- John Deere: A blacksmith and inventor who started the famous Deere & Company.
- Julia Caroline Dorr: An author who wrote both stories and poems.
- Merritt A. Edson: A general in the United States Marine Corps.
- William Henry Jackson: A talented painter, photographer, and explorer.
- Carlene King Johnson: She was crowned Miss Vermont USA in 1955 and then Miss USA in 1955.
- Aaron Lewis: The singer and guitarist for the rock band Staind.
- James Meacham: A person who served as a US congressman.
See also
In Spanish: Rutland (condado de Rutland, Vermont) para niños
