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On December 26, 1753 Colonel Josiah Willard led a proprietors' petition for a Putney charter to be established in the [[Equivalent lands]]. The charter was issued by Governor [[Benning Wentworth]] &ndash; issuer of the [[New Hampshire Grants]] &ndash; under King George II of England that same day.<ref>{{cite book |title=Gazetteer and Business Directory of Windham County, Vt., 1724-1884.|last=Child|first=Hamilton |year=1884|publisher=Hamilton Child |location=The Journal Office, Syracuse, N. Y.|pages=272–286|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wWraIepDq4gC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Gazetteer+and+Business+Directory+of+Windham+County,+Vt.,+1724-1884.#v=onepage&q&f=false}}</ref>
On December 26, 1753 Colonel Josiah Willard led a proprietors' petition for a Putney charter to be established in the [[Equivalent lands]]. The charter was issued by Governor [[Benning Wentworth]] &ndash; issuer of the [[New Hampshire Grants]] &ndash; under King George II of England that same day.<ref>{{cite book |title=Gazetteer and Business Directory of Windham County, Vt., 1724-1884.|last=Child|first=Hamilton |year=1884|publisher=Hamilton Child |location=The Journal Office, Syracuse, N. Y.|pages=272–286|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=wWraIepDq4gC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Gazetteer+and+Business+Directory+of+Windham+County,+Vt.,+1724-1884.#v=onepage&q&f=false}}</ref>


Significant settlement of Putney did not begin until after [[French and Indian War]] ended in 1760. The town arose in a large plain on the west side of the [[Connecticut River]], above the mouth of [[Sacketts Brook]]. A falls on the brook provided water power for early mills, and it is around that point that the main village was formed. Because the town did not have abundant sources of water power, it was largely bypassed by the Industrial Revolution of the mid-19th century, and remained largely rural in character. The village's character is defined by the Federal and Greek Revival periods popular during its most significant period of growth, the late 18th to mid-19th century.<ref name=NRHP>{{cite web|url={{NRHP url|id=86000324}}|title=NRHP nomination for Putney Village Historic District|publisher=National Park Service|accessdate=2015-12-23}}</ref>
Significant settlement of Putney did not begin until after [[French and Indian War]] ended in 1760. The town arose in a large plain on the west side of the [[Connecticut River]], above the mouth of Sacketts Brook. A falls on the brook provided water power for early mills, and it is around that point that the main village was formed. Because the town did not have abundant sources of water power, it was largely bypassed by the Industrial Revolution of the mid-19th century, and remained largely rural in character. The village's character is defined by the Federal and Greek Revival periods popular during its most significant period of growth, the late 18th to mid-19th century.<ref name=NRHP>{{cite web|url={{NRHP url|id=86000324}}|title=NRHP nomination for Putney Village Historic District|publisher=National Park Service|accessdate=2015-12-23}}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==

Revision as of 06:08, 17 June 2017

Putney, Vermont
Town
Sacketts Brook in downtown Putney (2009)
Sacketts Brook in downtown Putney (2009)
Putney, Vermont
Putney, Vermont
Coordinates: 43°0′1″N 72°31′2″W / 43.00028°N 72.51722°W / 43.00028; -72.51722
CountryUnited States
StateVermont
CountyWindham
Area
 • Total26.8 sq mi (69.4 km2)
 • Land26.8 sq mi (69.4 km2)
 • Water0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2)
Elevation
404 ft (123 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total2,702
 • Density98.3/sq mi (37.9/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code
05346
Area code802
FIPS code50-57700[1]
GNIS feature ID1462181[2]

Putney is a town in Windham County, Vermont, United States. The population was 2,702 at the 2010 census.

The town's historic core makes up the Putney Village Historic District, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

History

On December 26, 1753 Colonel Josiah Willard led a proprietors' petition for a Putney charter to be established in the Equivalent lands. The charter was issued by Governor Benning Wentworth – issuer of the New Hampshire Grants – under King George II of England that same day.[3]

Significant settlement of Putney did not begin until after French and Indian War ended in 1760. The town arose in a large plain on the west side of the Connecticut River, above the mouth of Sacketts Brook. A falls on the brook provided water power for early mills, and it is around that point that the main village was formed. Because the town did not have abundant sources of water power, it was largely bypassed by the Industrial Revolution of the mid-19th century, and remained largely rural in character. The village's character is defined by the Federal and Greek Revival periods popular during its most significant period of growth, the late 18th to mid-19th century.[4]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 26.8 square miles (69.4 km2), of which 26.76 square miles (69.4 km2) is land and 0.04% is water. Putney Mountain is the highest point in the town, rising 1,657ft above sea level.[5]

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
17901,848—
18001,574−14.8%
18101,6072.1%
18201,547−3.7%
18301,510−2.4%
18401,382−8.5%
18501,4253.1%
18601,163−18.4%
18701,1670.3%
18801,124−3.7%
18901,075−4.4%
1900969−9.9%
1910788−18.7%
1920761−3.4%
19308359.7%
19409048.3%
19501,01912.7%
19601,17715.5%
19701,72746.7%
19801,8507.1%
19902,35227.1%
20002,63412.0%
20102,7022.6%
2014 (est.)2,681[6]−0.8%
U.S. Decennial Census[7]

Putney is bordered by Dummerston to the south, Westminster to the north, and Brookline to the west. The Connecticut River serves as the eastern border of Putney, separating the town from Westmoreland, NH. Putney is approximately 10 miles north of Brattleboro, VT and 25 miles northwest of Keene, NH. US Route 5 and Interstate 91 both pass through Putney, which is accessible from Interstate 91 at Exit 4 near the border of Putney and Dummerston.

Demographics

As of the 2000 census[1] there were 2,634 people, 958 households, and 603 families residing in the town. The population density was 98.3 people per square mile (37.9/km2). There were 1,049 housing units at an average density of 39.1 per square mile (15.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.63% White, 1.03% African American, 0.49% Native American, 0.76% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.30% from other races, and 1.75% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.56% of the population.

There were 958 households out of which 32.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.5% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.0% were non-families. 27.9% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.43 and the average family size was 2.99.

In the town, the population was spread out with 22.6% under the age of 18, 16.5% from 18 to 24, 27.5% from 25 to 44, 23.7% from 45 to 64, and 9.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 106.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 108.0 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $40,346, and the median income for a family was $50,170. Males had a median income of $29,922 versus $25,217 for females. The per capita income for the town was $18,576. About 6.2% of families and 8.4% of the population were below the poverty line, including 8.5% of those under age 18 and 5.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

  • The Putney School is a private independent co-educational boarding and day high school.
  • Landmark College was the first college exclusively for learning disabled students.
  • The Greenwood School is a boarding school for boys ages 9–15 who have been diagnosed with dyslexia and/or related language-based learning disabilities.[8]
  • Putney Central School is the town's public school for Pre-K through grade 8

Notable places

Notable people

John Irving (2006)
Errol Morris (2008)
Peter Shumlin (2012)
Jody Williams (2010)
  • Putney Town Hall
    Putney Town Hall
  • Putney Community Center
    Putney Community Center
  • Putney General Store
    Putney General Store
  • 79 Main Street
    79 Main Street
  • Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church
    Our Lady of Mercy Roman Catholic Church
  • Sandglass Puppet Theater
    Sandglass Puppet Theater
  • The former Putney Federated Church now houses Next Stage Arts and the Putney Historical Society
    The former Putney Federated Church now houses Next Stage Arts and the Putney Historical Society

See also

References

  1. ^ a b "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  2. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  3. ^ Child, Hamilton (1884). Gazetteer and Business Directory of Windham County, Vt., 1724-1884. The Journal Office, Syracuse, N. Y.: Hamilton Child. pp. 272–286.
  4. ^ "NRHP nomination for Putney Village Historic District". National Park Service. Retrieved 2015-12-23.
  5. ^ "Putney Mountain". peakery.com. Retrieved 2016-01-11.
  6. ^ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2014". Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "U.S. Decennial Census". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 16, 2015.
  8. ^ Greenwood School website
  9. ^ NobelPrize.org, The Nobel Prize in Peace 1997, International Campaign to Ban Landmines , Jody Williams
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