Vershire, Vermont facts for kids
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Vershire, Vermont
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Located in Orange County, Vermont
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 Vershire, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orange |
| Chartered | 1781 |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 36.5 sq mi (94.6 km2) |
| • Land | 36.5 sq mi (94.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.04 sq mi (0.1 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,200 ft (495 m) |
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| • Total | 672 |
| • Density | 18/sq mi (7.1/km2) |
| • Households | 286 |
| • Families | 184 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes |
05079 (Vershire)
05072 (Strafford) |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-74950 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462235 |
Vershire is a town located in Orange County, Vermont, in the United States. It was officially created on August 3, 1781. In 2020, about 672 people lived there. The name "Vershire" is a mix of "Vermont" and "New Hampshire."
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History of Vershire
The town and a nearby village were called "Ely" starting in 1880. This name came from the Ely Mining Company, which dug for copper in the area.
However, things changed in 1883. About 200 miners took control of the mining plant. They were demanding to be paid money they were owed. To help solve the problem, five groups of the National Guard were called in.
Today, Vershire is home to The Mountain School of Milton Academy. This is a special program for high school students. It allows motivated juniors from all over the country to live and work on a farm while studying.
Geography of Vershire
Vershire covers an area of about 36.5 square miles (94.6 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
The Ompompanoosuc River starts in Vershire. This means the very first parts of the river's water flow begin in the town.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 439 | — | |
| 1800 | 1,031 | 134.9% | |
| 1810 | 1,311 | 27.2% | |
| 1820 | 1,296 | −1.1% | |
| 1830 | 1,260 | −2.8% | |
| 1840 | 1,098 | −12.9% | |
| 1850 | 1,071 | −2.5% | |
| 1860 | 1,054 | −1.6% | |
| 1870 | 1,140 | 8.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,875 | 64.5% | |
| 1890 | 754 | −59.8% | |
| 1900 | 641 | −15.0% | |
| 1910 | 448 | −30.1% | |
| 1920 | 410 | −8.5% | |
| 1930 | 368 | −10.2% | |
| 1940 | 367 | −0.3% | |
| 1950 | 284 | −22.6% | |
| 1960 | 236 | −16.9% | |
| 1970 | 299 | 26.7% | |
| 1980 | 442 | 47.8% | |
| 1990 | 560 | 26.7% | |
| 2000 | 629 | 12.3% | |
| 2010 | 730 | 16.1% | |
| 2020 | 672 | −7.9% | |
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In 2000, there were 629 people living in Vershire. The town had 261 households, and 174 of these were families.
About 33.3% of the households had children under 18 living with them. The average household had about 2.41 people. The average family had about 2.94 people.
The population was spread out by age. About 26.6% of the people were under 18 years old. The median age in the town was 38 years.
Education in Vershire
Students living in Vershire attend schools within the Rivendell Interstate School District.
Notable People from Vershire
- Fanny Titus Hazen – She was a nurse during the American Civil War.
- Marion Pritchard – She helped rescue Dutch Jews during World War II.
See also
In Spanish: Vershire para niños
