Satans Kingdom, Vermont facts for kids
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Satans Kingdom, Vermont
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Country | United States |
State | Vermont |
County | Addison |
Town | Leicester |
Elevation | 636 ft (194 m) |
Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
Area code(s) | 802 |
GNIS feature ID | 1461375 |
Satans Kingdom is a small, unnamed community in the town of Leicester, which is in Addison County, Vermont, United States. It's located near the southern edge of Lake Dunmore and just north of Fern Lake, right along Vermont Route 53.
What is Satans Kingdom?
Satans Kingdom is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes or buildings that don't have their own local government, like a city or town does. Instead, it's part of the larger town of Leicester.
Why the Unusual Name?
The name "Satans Kingdom" might sound a bit strange! It was given this name because the land there has very rocky soil. This made it difficult for early settlers to farm, so they called it "Satans Kingdom" to describe the challenging conditions for growing crops. It's one of many unusual place names found around the world.
Where is it Located?
This small community is nestled in the beautiful state of Vermont. It's in Addison County, which is in the western part of the state. The area is known for its lakes and natural beauty.
- State: Vermont
- County: Addison County
- Town: Leicester
- Nearby Lakes: Lake Dunmore and Fern Lake
- Main Road: Vermont Route 53
See also
In Spanish: Satans Kingdom para niños