Winhall, Vermont facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Winhall, Vermont
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Winhall, Vermont
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 Winhall, Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Bennington |
| Community | Bondville |
| Area | |
| • Total | 44.0 sq mi (114.0 km2) |
| • Land | 43.6 sq mi (112.8 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,798 ft (548 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,182 |
| • Density | 27/sq mi (10.5/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05340
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| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-85075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1462267 |
Winhall is a small town located in Bennington County, Vermont, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,182 people lived there. Winhall is home to a part of the famous Stratton Mountain Resort, a popular place for skiing and other outdoor activities. You can also find the village of Bondville in the southeastern part of the town.
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Exploring Winhall's Location
Winhall is in the northeastern part of Bennington County. It shares its borders with Windham County to the east and south. The town is nestled within the beautiful Green Mountains. The highest part of these mountains runs through the western side of Winhall.
Land and Water in Winhall
The town of Winhall covers about 114 square kilometers (about 44 square miles). Most of this area is land, with only a small part being water.
Most of the water in Winhall flows eastward into the Winhall River. This river then joins the West River, which eventually flows into the large Connecticut River. The western part of Winhall has water that flows into the Batten Kill. This river is a branch of the Hudson River.
Winhall's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 155 | — | |
| 1800 | 202 | 30.3% | |
| 1810 | 429 | 112.4% | |
| 1820 | 428 | −0.2% | |
| 1830 | 571 | 33.4% | |
| 1840 | 576 | 0.9% | |
| 1850 | 762 | 32.3% | |
| 1860 | 741 | −2.8% | |
| 1870 | 842 | 13.6% | |
| 1880 | 722 | −14.3% | |
| 1890 | 523 | −27.6% | |
| 1900 | 449 | −14.1% | |
| 1910 | 366 | −18.5% | |
| 1920 | 336 | −8.2% | |
| 1930 | 229 | −31.8% | |
| 1940 | 212 | −7.4% | |
| 1950 | 255 | 20.3% | |
| 1960 | 245 | −3.9% | |
| 1970 | 281 | 14.7% | |
| 1980 | 327 | 16.4% | |
| 1990 | 482 | 47.4% | |
| 2000 | 702 | 45.6% | |
| 2010 | 769 | 9.5% | |
| 2020 | 1,182 | 53.7% | |
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The population of Winhall has changed a lot over the years. In 2000, there were 702 people living in the town. By 2020, the population had grown to 1,182 people. The chart above shows how the number of people living in Winhall has changed since 1790.
Famous People from Winhall
Winhall has been home to some interesting people throughout history:
- Blackleach Burritt: He was a clergyman who lived during the American Revolution.
- Rachel Brooks Gleason: She was a very important person in medicine. She was the fourth woman in the United States to become a doctor and practice medicine. Rachel was born and grew up in Winhall.
- Helen Nearing: A writer who lived in Winhall during the 1930s and 1940s.
- Scott Nearing: Also a writer, he lived in Winhall with Helen Nearing during the same time.
See also
In Spanish: Winhall para niños
