Stowe is a town in Lamoille County, Vermont, and is a major four-season destination resort. The population was 4,339 at the 2000 census. Image File history File links Download high resolution version (465x744, 34 KB)Description: Map of Vermont towns with Stowe highlighted Source: Map created by Jared C. Benedict on 26 March 2004. ... This list of countries, arranged alphabetically, gives an overview of countries of the world. ... Federal courts Supreme Court Circuit Courts of Appeal District Courts Elections Presidential elections Midterm elections Political Parties Democratic Republican Third parties State & Local government Governors Legislatures (List) State Courts Local Government Other countries Atlas  US Government Portal      The political units and divisions of the United States include: The 50 states... This article is about the U.S. state. ... The 14 Vermont counties List of Vermont counties: The state of Vermont is broken into 14 counties. ... Lamoille County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... This article is about the physical quantity. ... Elevation histogram of the surface of the Earth – approximately 71% of the Earths surface is covered with water. ... 2000 US Census logo The Twenty-Second United States Census, known as Census 2000 and conducted by the Census Bureau, determined the resident population of the United States on April 1, 2000, to be 281,421,906, an increase of 13. ... Population density per square kilometre by country, 2006 Population density map of the world in 1994. ... Timezone and TimeZone redirect here. ... Metronome, a public art installation showing the time in New York City The Eastern Time Zone (ET) of the Western Hemisphere falls mostly along the east coast of Northern America and the west coast of South America. ... -12 | -11 | -10 | -9:30 | -9 | -8 | -7 | -6 | -5 | -4 | -3:30 | -3 | -2:30 | -2 | -1 | -0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Although DST is common in Europe and North America, most of the worlds people do not use it. ... −12 | −11 | −10 | −9:30 | −9 | −8 | −7 | −6 | −5 | −4 | −3:30 | −3 | −2:30 | −2 | −1 | −0:25 | UTC (0) | +0:20 | +0:30 | +1 | +2 | +3 | +3:30 | +4 | +4:30 | +4:51 | +5 | +5:30 | +5:40 | +5:45 | +6 | +6:30 | +7 | +7:20 | +7... Mr. ... A telephone numbering plan is a plan for allocating telephone number ranges to countries, regions, areas and exchanges and to non-fixed telephone networks such as mobile phone networks. ... North American area code 802 is the state of Vermont sole telephone area code. ... Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS) are publicly announced standards developed by the U.S. Federal government for use by all (non-military) government agencies and by government contractors. ... GNIS (The Geographic Names Information System) contains name and locative information about almost two million physical and cultural features located throughout the United States of America and its Territories. ... The system of local government in use in New England is very different from that found throughout the rest of the United States. ... Lamoille County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ... This article is about the U.S. state. ...

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 72.7 square miles (188.4 km²), of which, 72.7 square miles (188.2 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.10%) is water. By area, it is the second-largest town in the state of Vermont (after Chittenden in Rutland County). The United States Census Bureau (officially Bureau of the Census as defined in Title ) is a part of the United States Department of Commerce. ... Chittenden, Vermont Chittenden is a town located in Rutland County, Vermont. ... Rutland County is a county located in the state of Vermont. ...

Demographics

As of the census^[1] of 2000, there were 4,339 people, 1,905 households, and 1,129 families residing in the town. The population density was 59.7 people per square mile (23.1/km²). There were 2,728 housing units at an average density of 37.5/sq mi (14.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 97.51% White, 0.28% African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.23% from other races, and 1.18% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.06% of the population. Image:1870 census Lindauer Weber 01. ... 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. ... It has been suggested that Ethnicity (United States Census) be merged into this article or section. ... 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 1,905 households out of which 26.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.7% were non-families. 29.0% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.27 and the average family size was 2.83. Matrimony redirects here. ...

In the town the population was spread out with 21.1% under the age of 18, 6.9% from 18 to 24, 28.3% from 25 to 44, 30.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 41 years. For every 100 females there were 103.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 101.2 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $52,378, and the median income for a family was $64,700. Males had a median income of $37,788 versus $31,689 for females. The per capita income for the town was $35,474. About 3.7% of families and 6.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 6.8% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over. Per capita income means how much each individual receives, in monetary terms, of the yearly income generated in their country. ... 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. ...

Economy

Stowe's economy is almost entirely tourism based. Numerous lodges, shops and restaurants serve the many visitors to this area. The Trapp Family Lodge, in particular, is a major draw, and serves as one of the principal concert sites for the Vermont Mozart Festival. In the winter, Stowe Mountain Resort ski area is the community's largest employer. Although most famous for its skiing, Stowe's summer and fall seasons are also popular with visitors. Historically there has been some manufacturing in Stowe, such as the Tubbs Snowshoe factory, but they recently closed up shop and moved their manufacturing overseas to China. The front of the Austrian-style main building of the Trapp Family Lodge The Trapp Family Lodge is a 2800-acre, three-and-a-half-star resort located in Stowe, Vermont. ... The Vermont Mozart Festival is a popular series of indoor and outdoor concerts presented annually at sites throughout the state of Vermont. ... Stowe Mountain Resort is a ski resort in the town of Stowe, Vermont. ...

Recreation

Skiing

Main article: Stowe Mountain Resort

At 4,393 feet (1,339 m), Mount Mansfield is Vermont's highest mountain and is a ski area with terrain suitable for intermediate to expert skiers. The famous "Front Four" trails (National, Lift Line, Starr and Goat) are the most challenging. The lower altitude Spruce Peak is suitable for beginners and intermediates. Stowe Mountain Resort is a ski resort in the town of Stowe, Vermont. ... Mount Mansfield is the highest mountain in the U.S. State of Vermont. ...

Stowe Recreation Path

Main article: Stowe Recreation Path

The Stowe Recreation Path, is a recreation trail^[3] that runs 5.3 miles (8.5 km), and was completed in 1989 at a total cost of $680,000. The Stowe Recreation Path has received several awards and honors, and many people consider it a great improvement to the town.^[4] The Stowe Recreation Path, more commonly called the Stowe Bike Path, is a recreation trail located in Stowe, Vermont, United States[1] It runs 5. ...

Other activities

Stowe is known for its extensive hiking and cross-country skiing trails. In addition, Stowe is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination for its world-class dining and spa facilities.^{[citation needed]}

Stowe Land Trust

Stowe Land Trust has conserved 25 unique properties and over 3,000 acres (12 km²), many of which are available to the public. One of the most popular is Wiessner Woods, conserved by the trust in 1992 through a generous donation from the Wiessner family.^[5]

Tennis

The 2007 Fed Cup Semifinals between the United States team (coached by Zina Garrison) and Russia took place in Stowe on hard courts in July. Vania King, Lisa Raymond, Meilen Tu and Venus Williams made up the team for the U.S. A 4100 capacity stadium was built at Topnotch Resort, a high-end resort located in Stowe.^[6] The 2007 Fed Cup is the 45th edition of the most important tournament between national teams in womens tennis. ... Zina Lynna Garrison (b. ... Vania King (born February 3, 1989 in Monterey Park, California, USA) is a female tennis player from the United States. ... Lisa Raymond (born August 10, 1973 in Norristown, Pennsylvania) is a professional female tennis player from the United States. ... Meilen Tu (born January 17, 1978) is an American professional female tennis player. ... Venus Ebony Starr Williams (born June 17, 1980) is an American professional tennis player, former World No. ...

Notable residents

• Douglas Casey, investor and financial author.
• William "Billy" Kidd, alpine skier who became the first American man to earn an Olympic medal in the sport.
• Joe Kirkwood, Sr., professional golfer.
• Joseph Skinger, artisan.
• Maria von Trapp, matriarch of the Trapp Family Singers.
• Fritz Wiessner, pioneer of free climbing.

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Gallery

Stowe Community Church Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 450 × 600 pixelsFull resolution‎ (480 × 640 pixels, file size: 149 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) (All user names refer to en. ...	Stowe Town Hall, on Main Street Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ...	Opposite the Town Hall is Shaw's General Store Image File history File links Metadata No higher resolution available. ...	Stowe in the snow Image File history File linksMetadata No higher resolution available. ...
Stowe's main ski resort is located on Mount Mansfield. Description: Photograph of Mount Mansfield Source: Photograph taken by Jared C. Benedict on 26 September 2004. ... Mount Mansfield is the highest mountain in the U.S. State of Vermont. ...

References

1. ^ ^{a b} "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey (2007-10-25). Retrieved on 2008-01-31.
3. ^ Map of Path, SuperPages.com
4. ^ "History of the Stowe Recreation Path", Town of Stowe
5. ^ Stowe Land Trust: Wiessner Woods
6. ^ Official site for the Fed Cup in Stowe

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External links

• Stowe Vermont Official Town Website
• GoStowe.com - Visitor information resource web site
• Stowe Reporter - local newspaper
• Stowe, Vermont is at coordinates 44°29′15″N 72°43′22″W / 44.48750, -72.72278 (Stowe, Vermont)Coordinates: 44°29′15″N 72°43′22″W / 44.48750, -72.72278 (Stowe, Vermont)

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