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Encyclopedia > Sharon, Vermont
Sharon, Vermont
Sharon, Vermont
The Baxter Library on Route 14 in Sharon Vermont
The Baxter Library on Route 14 in Sharon Vermont

Sharon is a town in Windsor County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,411 at the 2000 census. It is the birthplace of Joseph Smith, Jr. (1805-1844), founder of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (465x744, 34 KB)Description: Map of Vermont towns with Sharon highlighted Source: Map created by Jared C. Benedict on 26 March 2004. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (465x744, 34 KB)Description: Map of Vermont towns with Sharon highlighted Source: Map created by Jared C. Benedict on 26 March 2004. ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (600x624, 309 KB) Dr. Edward K. Baxter Memorial Library, known as the Baxter Library Route 14, Sharon VT built in 1928 photo taken by Jessamyn West 22jul05 File links The following pages link to this file: Sharon, Vermont ... Image File history File links Download high resolution version (600x624, 309 KB) Dr. Edward K. Baxter Memorial Library, known as the Baxter Library Route 14, Sharon VT built in 1928 photo taken by Jessamyn West 22jul05 File links The following pages link to this file: Sharon, Vermont ... Windsor County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Official language(s) None Capital Montpelier Largest city Burlington Area  Ranked 43rd  - Total 9,620 sq mi (24,923 km²)  - Width 80 miles (130 km)  - Length 160 miles (260 km)  - % water 3. ... Joseph Smith, Jr. ... 1805 was a common year starting on Tuesday (see link for calendar). ... 1844 was a leap year starting on Monday (see link for calendar). ... The Salt Lake Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is the largest attraction in the citys Temple Square. ...


Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 103.9 km² (40.1 mi²). 102.6 km² (39.6 mi²) of it is land and 1.2 km² (0.5 mi²) of it (1.20%) is water. The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census) 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 Imperial unit of area equal to that of a square with sides each 1 statute mile (5,280 feet, 1,760 yards, 1,609. ...


Demographics

As of the census2 of 2000, there were 1,411 people, 553 households, and 378 families residing in the town. The population density was 13.8/km² (35.6/mi²). There were 663 housing units at an average density of 6.5/km² (16.7/mi²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.17% White, 0.57% African American, 0.43% Native American, 0.64% Asian, and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.99% 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 553 households out of which 36.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 7.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 31.5% were non-families. 24.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 6.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.06. A marriage is a committed relationship between or among individuals, recognized by civil authority and/or bound by the religious beliefs of the participants. ...


In the town the population was spread out with 27.8% under the age of 18, 5.7% from 18 to 24, 30.4% from 25 to 44, 28.2% from 45 to 64, and 7.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.4 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.2 males.


The median income for a household in the town was $40,952, and the median income for a family was $47,500. Males had a median income of $32,112 versus $28,472 for females. The per capita income for the town was $20,824. About 5.3% of families and 7.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 5.5% of those under age 18 and 9.4% 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. ...


Eli Doughty currently recieves education at The Sharon Academy in Sharon. He prides himself on bringing the fear of jesus to all underclassmen that he finds. If you see this man do not approach him as he is extremely likely to be armed and dangerous. Immediately report your sighting to your local pet store owner for good advice and a parrot.


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  • Maps and aerial photos · Coordinates: 43.78833° -72.43722°
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Montpelier Map of Earth showing lines of latitude (horizontally) and longitude (vertically); large version (pdf) The geographic (earth-mapping) coordinate system expresses every horizontal position on Earth by two of the three coordinates of a spherical coordinate system which is aligned with the spin axis of the Earth. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Vermont. ... A state of the United States (a U.S. state) is any one of the fifty states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, along with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... Official language(s) None Capital Montpelier Largest city Burlington Area  Ranked 43rd  - Total 9,620 sq mi (24,923 km²)  - Width 80 miles (130 km)  - Length 160 miles (260 km)  - % water 3. ... This image depicts a seal, an emblem, a coat of arms or a crest. ... Vermont State House, Vermonts third on this site, built in 1859 Flag Seal Location Location in Vermont 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 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 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 state of Vermont. ... Franklin County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... Grand Isle County is a county located in the 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 state of Vermont. ...

Cities

Barre City | Burlington | Montpelier | Newport City | Rutland City | South Burlington | St. Albans City | Vergennes | Winooski Barre City, Vermont Barre is a city located in Washington County, Vermont. ... 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 Location in Vermont 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 City is a city located in Rutland County, Vermont. ... 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. ...

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Joseph Smith - MSN Encarta (710 words)
Joseph Smith (1805-1844), American religious leader, who was the founding prophet of the Mormon religion (see Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints).
Smith was born of poor parents in Sharon, Vermont, on December 23, 1805.
The family moved near the town of Palmyra, in upstate New York, where between the ages of 14 and 25 Smith experienced visions calling him to restore the true Christian religion.
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