Weston, Vermont facts for kids
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Weston, Vermont
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Location in Windsor County and the state of Vermont.
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 Weston, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Windsor |
| Chartered | 1799 |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 35.2 sq mi (91.1 km2) |
| • Land | 35.0 sq mi (90.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 623 |
| • Density | 17.712/sq mi (6.839/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05161
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-82000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462255 |
Weston is a charming town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. In 2020, about 623 people lived there. It is famous for the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company. The town includes two main areas: the village of Weston and a smaller community called The Island.
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History of Weston
Weston started as the western part of another town called Andover. Traveling between the two parts was hard because of mountains like Markham and Terrible Mountain. Because of this, Weston became its own town on October 26, 1799. This was decided by the state legislature.
The town is nestled in the Green Mountains. The land is very hilly and rugged. However, the flat areas between the hills had good soil for farming and raising animals. A second small village grew up around a canal that was built. This canal helped to move the West River's water to power watermills. This village was called The Island and became a small town with many mills.
By 1859, Weston had about 950 people. It had many businesses, including ten sawmills and a gristmill for grinding grain. There were also places for making leather, turning wood, and repairing machines. Blacksmiths, carpenters, and shoemakers also had shops.
Vermont's oldest professional theater, the Weston Playhouse Theatre Company, opened in Weston in 1935. The Vermont Country Store, a well-known business that sells goods through catalogs and online, was started here in 1946 by Vrest and Ellen Orton.
Weston's Geography
Weston covers a total area of about 91.1 square kilometers (35.2 square miles). Most of this is land, about 90.6 square kilometers (35.0 square miles). A small part, about 0.5 square kilometers (0.2 square miles), is water. The West River flows right through the town.
Vermont Route 100 is a main road that goes through Weston.
People of Weston
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1810 | 629 | — | |
| 1820 | 890 | 41.5% | |
| 1830 | 972 | 9.2% | |
| 1840 | 1,032 | 6.2% | |
| 1850 | 950 | −7.9% | |
| 1860 | 932 | −1.9% | |
| 1870 | 931 | −0.1% | |
| 1880 | 987 | 6.0% | |
| 1890 | 864 | −12.5% | |
| 1900 | 756 | −12.5% | |
| 1910 | 632 | −16.4% | |
| 1920 | 436 | −31.0% | |
| 1930 | 411 | −5.7% | |
| 1940 | 457 | 11.2% | |
| 1950 | 468 | 2.4% | |
| 1960 | 442 | −5.6% | |
| 1970 | 507 | 14.7% | |
| 1980 | 627 | 23.7% | |
| 1990 | 488 | −22.2% | |
| 2000 | 630 | 29.1% | |
| 2010 | 566 | −10.2% | |
| 2020 | 623 | 10.1% | |
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In 2010, there were 566 people living in Weston. The town had 283 households and 174 families. The population density was about 16 people per square mile. Most of the people living in Weston were White.
About 19.4% of households had children under 18 living with them. Many households, about 56.2%, were married couples living together. About 29.8% of all households were single people living alone.
The average age of people in Weston was about 53.1 years old. About 13.8% of the population was under 18. About 33.4% of the population was 65 years or older.
Places to Visit in Weston
Weston has several interesting places to see:
- Vermont Country Store: A famous store that sells many different kinds of goods.
- Farrar-Mansur House: A historic house that shows what life was like long ago.
- Weston Playhouse Theatre Company: Vermont's oldest professional theater.
- Kinhaven Music School: A summer music program for young musicians.
- Weston Priory: A Benedictine monastery known for its peaceful setting.
Famous People from Weston
Several notable people have connections to Weston:
- Aaron H. Cragin: A US congressman and senator.
- Joseph A. Gilmore: A railroad manager and a former Governor of New Hampshire.
- Sam Lloyd: A television actor.
- Mildred Ellen Orton: She helped start the Vermont Country Store.
- Hiram Sanford Stevens: A US congressman.
- Syd Straw: A singer and actor who lives in Weston.
See also
In Spanish: Weston (Vermont) para niños
