Shoreham, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shoreham, Vermont
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Shoreham Congregational Church
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Location in Addison County and the state of Vermont.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Addison |
| Communities | Shoreham Cream Hill East Shoreham Richville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46.4 sq mi (120.1 km2) |
| • Land | 43.4 sq mi (112.5 km2) |
| • Water | 2.9 sq mi (7.6 km2) |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,260 |
| • Density | 29/sq mi (11.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
05770 (Shoreham)
05778 (Whiting) |
| Area code | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-65050 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462209 |
Shoreham is a small town in Addison County, Vermont, United States. It is a friendly community where about 1,260 people lived in 2020. Shoreham is known for its beautiful location right next to Lake Champlain.
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Where is Shoreham Located?
Shoreham is in the western part of Addison County. It sits right on the edge of Lake Champlain. The middle of the lake forms the border between Vermont and New York.
Neighboring Towns and States
Shoreham has several neighbors. To the north is Bridport. To the east, you'll find Cornwall and Whiting. To the south is Orwell. Across Lake Champlain, in New York, is Ticonderoga, New York.
Crossing Lake Champlain
You can cross Lake Champlain to Ticonderoga, New York, using a special boat called the Ticonderoga–Larrabees Point Ferry. This ferry is powered by diesel and uses a cable to guide it. It runs during the warmer months.
Land and Water Area
Shoreham covers a total area of about 120.1 square kilometers (46.4 square miles). Most of this is land, about 112.5 square kilometers (43.4 square miles). The rest, about 7.6 square kilometers (2.9 square miles), is water from Lake Champlain.
The Village of Shoreham
The main part of Shoreham is a small village. It is located where two important roads meet: Vermont Route 22A and Vermont Route 74. This is often considered the heart of the town.
A Look at Shoreham's History
Shoreham has an interesting history, especially from the time of the American Revolution.
The Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
On May 10, 1775, a very important event happened near Shoreham. American soldiers and the Green Mountain Boys, led by Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold, sailed across Lake Champlain. They started their journey from a place called Hand's Cove, which is in Shoreham today. Their mission was to capture Fort Ticonderoga, a British fort. This was one of the first big actions of the American Revolutionary War.
Who are Some Famous People from Shoreham?
Many notable people have connections to Shoreham. They have achieved great things in different fields.
- Mary Annette Anderson: She was an African American professor. She was the first African American woman to be chosen for Phi Beta Kappa, a very old and respected honor society.
- William John Anderson: He was a farmer and the second African American person to be elected to the Vermont General Assembly, which is Vermont's state legislature.
- Ansel Briggs: He became the first governor of Iowa.
- JoAnne Carson: A talented painter and sculptor. She received a special award called a Guggenheim Fellowship in 2016.
- John W. Cary: He served as a state senator for Wisconsin.
- John Catlin: He was an Acting Governor of the Wisconsin Territory.
- John Smith Chipman: A lawyer and politician from Michigan.
- Columbus Delano: He served as the United States Secretary of the Interior, a high-ranking government job.
- Richard G. Desautels: An American soldier who was held as a prisoner of war during a conflict.
- Selucius Garfielde: He was a delegate from the Territory of Washington.
- Augustus C. Hand: A lawyer and a justice of the New York Supreme Court.
- Silas H. Jennison: He was the 14th governor of Vermont.
- Levi P. Morton: He was a US congressman from New York. He also became the 22nd Vice President of the U.S..
- Ebenezer J. Ormsbee: He was the 41st governor of Vermont.
- Charles Rich: He served as a US congressman.
- Thomas Rowley: A poet known as "The Bard of the Green Mountains."
- Joel Turrill: Born in Shoreham, he became a US congressman for New York.
- Alva Woods: Also born in Shoreham, he was an American minister, university professor, and university president.
Images for kids
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The junction of VT 74 and VT 22A in Shoreham village.
See also
In Spanish: Shoreham (Vermont) para niños
