Warner's Grant, Vermont facts for kids
Warner's Grant is a special kind of land area called a gore. It's found in Essex County, Vermont, in the United States. A "gore" in Vermont is an area that isn't part of any town and doesn't have its own local government. Many gores, like Warner's Grant, have no people living in them.
According to the 2020 Census, no one lives in Warner's Grant. It has been empty since at least 1970. This area is named after Seth Warner, who was an important leader of the Green Mountain Boys. The Green Mountain Boys were a group of soldiers who helped Vermont become a state.
Where is Warner's Grant?
This area covers about 8.15 square kilometers (which is about 3.15 square miles) of land. That's roughly the size of 1,140 football fields! It's located entirely on land, with no lakes or rivers inside its borders.
Why the Name Warner's Grant?
You might see the name written in a few ways: Warner's Grant, Warners Grant, or even Warner's Gore. This can be a bit confusing!
The land was originally given to Hester Warner, who was the wife of Seth Warner. So, the name clearly honors Seth Warner. However, the original documents that created this land area didn't say exactly how the name should be spelled.
Over time, the way place names are written has changed. For example, the U.S. Board of Geographic Names decided in 1890 to remove apostrophes from almost all U.S. place names. This is why you often see "Warners Grant" without the apostrophe.
Different maps and books use different spellings:
- Some official Vermont papers use "Warner's Grant" or "Warner's Gore."
- Older books like the Gazetteer of Caledonia and Essex Counties (from 1887) also use "Warner's Grant."
- However, newer maps and guides, like The Vermont Road Atlas and Guide (from 1989), often use "Warners Grant" without the apostrophe.
No matter how it's spelled, it's still the same empty piece of land in Vermont!
See also
In Spanish: Warners (Vermont) para niños
