Wheelock, Vermont facts for kids
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Wheelock, Vermont
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Wheelock, Vermont
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 Wheelock, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Caledonia |
| Chartered | November 8, 1780 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 39.8 sq mi (103.1 km2) |
| • Land | 39.5 sq mi (102.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,581 ft (482 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 759 |
| • Density | 19/sq mi (7.4/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Codes | |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-83500 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462259 |
Wheelock is a small town located in Caledonia County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 759 people lived there. It's a quiet place with a unique history.
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History of Wheelock
How Wheelock Got Its Name
The town of Wheelock was named after Eleazar Wheelock. He was the person who started Dartmouth College, a famous university.
Dartmouth College and Wheelock Scholars
There's a special rule at Dartmouth College that started around 1830. If you live full-time in Wheelock and get accepted to Dartmouth College, you can go to school for free! This means you don't have to pay for tuition.
Many students from Wheelock have gone to Dartmouth College for free because of this rule. Here are some of them:
- Ozias D. Mathewson (class of 1890)
- Harland Deos (class of 1939)
- Winston Shorey (class of 1941)
- Neil Barber (class of 1942)
- Arthur Bailey Jr. (class of 1956)
- Robert St. Louis (class of 1975; he finished his studies but passed away before graduation)
- Maura Nolan (class of 1988)
- George Hill (class of 2005)
- Noah Manning (class of 2017)
- Nina Seemann (class of 2025)
The Old Caledonia Spring House
For many years, there was an old brick hotel in the middle of Wheelock village called the Caledonia Spring House. In 1893, Myron D. Park, who was a town leader, sold the hotel to Marshall Way.
Later, the Caledonia Spring House was sold to Alden J. Rennie. He owned several mills in nearby towns like Sutton, Sheffield, and Wheelock. The building eventually became very old and was taken apart in the 1990s. It was then moved to Peacham, where it is being fixed up on private land.
Wheelock's Connection to Texas
Did you know that Eleazar Wheelock's grandson started another town named Wheelock? He founded Wheelock, Texas in the early 1800s and named it after this original town in Vermont.
Geography of Wheelock
Wheelock is located in the northwestern part of Caledonia County. It shares its borders with several other towns. To the north is Sheffield, to the northeast is Sutton, and to the east is Lyndon. To the south, you'll find Danville, to the southwest is Stannard, and to the west is Greensboro.
The town covers a total area of about 103.1 square kilometers (about 39.8 square miles). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
The highest point in Wheelock is Wheelock Mountain. It stands tall at about 848 meters (2,782 feet) above sea level.
Population and People
The population of Wheelock has changed over the years. Here's how many people have lived there during different census years:
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 33 | — | |
| 1800 | 568 | 1,621.2% | |
| 1810 | 964 | 69.7% | |
| 1820 | 906 | −6.0% | |
| 1830 | 834 | −7.9% | |
| 1840 | 881 | 5.6% | |
| 1850 | 855 | −3.0% | |
| 1860 | 832 | −2.7% | |
| 1870 | 822 | −1.2% | |
| 1880 | 829 | 0.9% | |
| 1890 | 596 | −28.1% | |
| 1900 | 567 | −4.9% | |
| 1910 | 500 | −11.8% | |
| 1920 | 526 | 5.2% | |
| 1930 | 412 | −21.7% | |
| 1940 | 293 | −28.9% | |
| 1950 | 287 | −2.0% | |
| 1960 | 246 | −14.3% | |
| 1970 | 238 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 444 | 86.6% | |
| 1990 | 481 | 8.3% | |
| 2000 | 621 | 29.1% | |
| 2010 | 811 | 30.6% | |
| 2020 | 759 | −6.4% | |
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In 2000, there were 621 people living in Wheelock. Most of the people were White. There were 238 households, and many of them were families. About 32.4% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The people in Wheelock are of different ages. In 2000, about 25.9% of the population was under 18 years old. About 9.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 40 years old.
Notable People from Wheelock
Some important people have come from Wheelock:
- Augustine Clarke (around 1780–1841) was a political leader and the Treasurer of Vermont.
- Erastus Fairbanks (1792–1864) served as the Governor of Vermont.
- William H. Taylor was a judge on the Vermont Supreme Court.
- Josiah Willard (1805–1868) was an author and the father of Frances Willard, who was a famous leader for women's rights.
See also
In Spanish: Wheelock (Vermont) para niños
