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Encyclopedia > Royalton, Vermont
Royalton
Vermont

Royalton
Chartered 1769
Located in Windsor County, Vermont Image File history File links Download high resolution version (465x744, 34 KB)Description: Map of Vermont towns with Royalton highlighted Source: Map created by Jared C. Benedict on 26 March 2004. ... Windsor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont. ...

Neighboring Towns

Randolph Randolph is a town located in Orange County, Vermont. ...

Tunbridge Tunbridge, Vermont Tunbridge is a town located in Orange County, Vermont. ...

Strafford Strafford, Vermont Strafford is a town located in Orange County, Vermont. ...

Bethel Bethel, Vermont Bethel is a town located in Windsor County, Vermont. ...

Royalton

Sharon Sharon, Vermont The Baxter Library on Route 14 in Sharon Vermont Sharon is a town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. ...

Stockbridge Stockbridge, Vermont Stockbridge is a town located in Windsor County, Vermont. ...

Barnard Barnard, Vermont Barnard is a town located in Windsor County, Vermont. ...

Pomfret Pomfret, Vermont Pomfret is a town located in Windsor County, Vermont. ...

Geography
Total Area 106 km² (40.9 mi²)
Land 104.7 km² (40.4 mi²)
Water 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²)
Demographics
Population (2000) 2603
Households (2000) 1155
Families(2000) 622
Population Density(2000) 24.9 per mi²
Village of South Royalton, Vermont
Village of South Royalton, Vermont
Village of South Royalton, Vermont as seen from Interstate 89
Village of South Royalton, Vermont as seen from Interstate 89

Royalton is a town in Windsor County, Vermont, and includes the villages of Royalton, South Royalton, and North Royalton. A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... This article is about the year 2000. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ... Description: Photograph of South Royalton, Vermont Source: Photograph taken by Jared C. Benedict on 08 August 2004. ... Description: Photograph of South Royalton, Vermont Source: Photograph taken by Jared C. Benedict on 08 August 2004. ... Description: Photograph of South Royoalton, Vermont Source: Photograph taken by Jared C. Benedict on 24 September 2004. ... Description: Photograph of South Royoalton, Vermont Source: Photograph taken by Jared C. Benedict on 24 September 2004. ... Interstate 89 (abbreviated I-89) is an interstate highway in the New England portion of the United States. ... Windsor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ...


The town was originally chartered on 23 November 1769, by King George III through the Royal Lieutenant Governor of New York. It was re-chartered by the Independent Republic of Vermont on 20 December 1781. The population was 2,603 at the 2000 census. Vermont Law School, the state's only accredited law school, is located in South Royalton. November 23 is the 327th day of the year (328th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 38 days remaining. ... 1769 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... George III (George William Frederick) (4 June 1738 – 29 January 1820) was King of Great Britain and King of Ireland from 25 October 1760 until 1 January 1801, and thereafter United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland until his death. ... December 20 is the 354th day of the year (355th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 1781 was a common year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... Oakes Hall, Vermont Law School Vermont Law School is a private law school located in South Royalton, Vermont (a village of Royalton, Vermont). ...

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Geography

The town is located in the heart of the Green Mountains, and the White River cuts through its center. According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 106.0 km² (40.9 mi²). 104.7 km² (40.4 mi²) of it is land and 1.3 km² (0.5 mi²) of it (1.25%) is water. The Green Mountains may refer to: The Green Mountains in Vermont in the United States extending into southern Quebec in Canada. ... The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... A square metre (US spelling: square meter) is by definition the area enclosed by a square with sides each 1 metre long. ... A square mile is an English unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (≈1,609 m) in length. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 2,603 people, 1,155 households, and 622 families residing in the town. The population density was 24.9/km² (64.4/mi²). There were 1,281 housing units at an average density of 12.2/km² (31.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.20% White, 0.77% African American, 0.42% Native American, 0.77% Asian, and 0.85% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.88% of the population. 1870 US Census for New York City A census is the process of obtaining information about every member of a population (not necessarily a human population). ... The following is a list of sources used in the creation of encyclopedia articles on various geographic topics and locations, such as cities, counties, states, and countries. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ... The United States Census Bureau uses the federal governments definitions of race when performing a census. ...


There were 1,155 households out of which 26.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 43.8% were couples living together and joined in either marriage or civil union, 6.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 46.1% were non-families. 34.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.95. This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... A civil union is a legally recognized union between two persons of the same sex, equivalent to marriage. ...


In the town the population was spread out with 22.3% under the age of 18, 10.5% from 18 to 24, 35.5% from 25 to 44, 20.9% from 45 to 64, and 10.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 102.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 98.7 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $30,943, and the median income for a family was $42,898. Males had a median income of $29,708 versus $26,667 for females. The per capita income for the town was $16,755. About 7.6% of families and 15.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 9.3% of those under age 18 and 11.6% of those age 65 or over. The per capita income for a group of people may be defined as their total personal income, divided by the total population. ... Map of countries showing percentage of population who have an income below the national poverty line The poverty line is the level of income below which one cannot afford to purchase all the resources one requires to live. ...


Trivia

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Notable residents

Charles Durkee (December 10, 1805 _ January 14, 1870) was an American politician and a Congressman and Senator from Wisconsin. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42°30N to 47°3N  - Longitude 86°49W to 92°54W Population  Ranked... Truman Henry Safford (1836-1901) was a US calculating prodigy. ...

External links

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Topics

Constitution | Culture | Geography | Government | History | Images | Towns | Villages in Vermont Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically), Eckert VI projection; large version (pdf, 1. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Vermont. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Chief Justice Associate Justices Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures State Courts Counties, Cities, and Towns Other countries â€¢ Politics Portal      A state of the United States is any one of the fifty subnational entities referred to... This article is about the U.S. state. ... Mount Mansfield, at 4,393 feet, is the highest elevation point in Vermont. ...

Capital

Montpelier Independence Hall in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, site of first U.S. capital. ... Vermont State House, Vermonts third on this site, built in 1859 Flag Seal Location Coordinates: Government Country State County United States Vermont Washington County Mayor Mary Hooper Geographical characteristics Area     City 10. ...

Regions

Champlain Valley | Green Mountains | Mount Mansfield | Northeast Kingdom This list of regions of the United States includes official (governmental) and non-official areas within the borders of the United States, not including U.S. states, the federal district of Washington, D.C. or standard subentities such as cities or counties. ... Champlain Valley is a region of the United States around Lake Champlain in Vermont and New York. ... The Green Mountains may refer to: The Green Mountains in Vermont in the United States extending into southern Quebec in Canada. ... Mount Mansfield is the highest mountain in the U.S. State of Vermont. ... Vermonts Northeast Kingdom Also know to locals as NEK is the northeast corner of this American state, comprising Essex County, Orleans County, and Caledonia County. ...

Counties

Addison | Bennington | Caledonia | Chittenden | Essex | Franklin | Grand Isle | Lamoille | Orange | Orleans | Rutland | Washington | Windham | Windsor The 14 Vermont counties List of Vermont counties: The state of Vermont is broken into 14 counties. ... Addison County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Bennington County is a county in the state of Vermont. ... Caledonia County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Chittenden County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Essex County is the county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Vermont. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Grand Isle County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont. ... Lamoille County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Orange County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Orleans County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Rutland County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Washington County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Windham County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Windsor County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont. ...

Cities

Barre City | Burlington | Montpelier | Newport City | Rutland City | South Burlington | St. Albans City | Vergennes | Winooski Barre Burlington Montpelier Newport Rutland South Burlington St. ... Barre City, Vermont Barre is a city in Washington County, Vermont, in the United States. ... Burlington is the largest city in the U.S. state of Vermont and is the shire town of Chittenden County, Vermont. ... Vermont State House, Vermonts third on this site, built in 1859 Flag Seal Location Coordinates: Government Country State County United States Vermont Washington County Mayor Mary Hooper Geographical characteristics Area     City 10. ... Newport City, Vermont Newport is a city located in Orleans County, Vermont. ... Rutland City, Vermont Rutland is a city in Rutland County, Vermont, in the United States. ... South Burlington, Vermont South Burlington is a city located in Chittenden County, Vermont, in the United States. ... St. ... Vergennes, Vermont Vergennes is a city located in the northwest quadrant of Addison County, Vermont, in the United States. ... Winooski, Vermont Winooski is a city located in Chittenden County, Vermont, at the mouth of the Winooski River. ...


  Results from FactBites:
 
Royalton, Vermont - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (446 words)
Royalton is a town located in Windsor County, Vermont.
An image of the village of South Royalton, Vermont is used in the opening of the television show, "Gilmore Girls".
The 1780 Royalton Raid was the last major Indian raid in New England.
Statement of Significance (1492 words)
The Royalton Town House, Central District School, and Privy are located in the Royalton Village Common in Royalton, Vermont.
The Royalton Academy was provably established in 1803 since records show that Walter Chapin was the first principal of the academy in the academic year of 1803-1804.
Built in 1840 the Royalton Town House is one of the earliest examples of town halls in the state of Vermont.
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