Salisbury, Vermont facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Salisbury, Vermont
Town
Salisbury Congregational Church
Location in Addison County and the state of Vermont.
Country	United States
State	Vermont
County	Addison
Chartered	1761
Communities	Salisbury West Salisbury Salisbury Station Lake Dunmore
Area
• Total	30.0 sq mi (77.7 km2)
• Land	28.9 sq mi (74.8 km2)
• Water	1.2 sq mi (3.0 km2)
Elevation	413 ft (126 m)
Population  (2020)
• Total	1,221
• Density	42/sq mi (16.3/km2)
Time zone	UTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
• Summer (DST)	UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP code	05769
Area code	802
FIPS code	50-62575
GNIS feature ID	1462200

Salisbury is a friendly town located in Addison County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,221 people lived here, making it a small but lively community.

History of Salisbury

Salisbury became an official town on November 3, 1761. This happened when Benning Wentworth, who was the governor of New Hampshire, gave out special land grants. These grants were called the New Hampshire Grants.

The town might have been named after Salisbury, Connecticut. That town was named after a place in England called Salisbury, Wiltshire. Another idea is that it was named after James Cecil, 6th Earl of Salisbury.

Geography and Nature

Salisbury is in the southern part of Addison County. It sits between the Green Mountains to the east and the Champlain Valley to the west.

U.S. Route 7 is a main road that goes through the town. It connects Salisbury to Middlebury in the north and to Brandon and Rutland in the south.

A big part of Lake Dunmore is in the eastern side of Salisbury. This lake is also home to Branbury State Park.

The northern part of Lake Dunmore is in Salisbury, Vermont.

The United States Census Bureau says that Salisbury covers about 30 square miles (77.7 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 28.9 square miles (74.8 square kilometers), is land. The rest, about 1.2 square miles (3.0 square kilometers), is water.

Population Over Time

Salisbury has seen its population change over many years. Here's how many people have lived in the town during different census counts:

Fun at Branbury State Park

Branbury State Park is a great place for outdoor fun in Salisbury. It covers 69 acres and is right on the shore of Lake Dunmore.

The park has a long, sandy beach that is 1,000 feet long. You can also find hiking trails, cool waterfalls, and even caves to explore. There are also places to camp if you want to stay overnight.

Before it became a state park in 1945, this area was first a farm. Later, it was used as a summer camp for boys.

Famous People from Salisbury

Many interesting people have connections to Salisbury:

• Ebenezer N. Briggs: He was important in Vermont's government. He led the Vermont House of Representatives and the Vermont Senate.
• Thomas Davenport: This person was an inventor.
• Henry Olin: He was a congressman for Vermont. He also served as the sixth Lieutenant Governor of Vermont.
• John Prout: He was a judge on the Vermont Supreme Court.
• Ann Story: She was a local hero during the Revolutionary War and one of the first people to settle in the town.
• Wilbur F. Storey: In the 1800s, he was a well-known editor and publisher. He owned newspapers like the Detroit Free Press and the Chicago Times.
• John E. Weeks: He was born in Salisbury and later became the governor of Vermont.

Weather in Salisbury

Salisbury has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means it has big changes in temperature throughout the year.

Summers are usually warm to hot, and sometimes they can be quite humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes they can be very cold.

See also

In Spanish: Salisbury (Vermont) para niños