Bradford (village), Vermont
| Bradford, Vermont | |
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Woods Library and Hotel Low, c. 1915 postcard view
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 Bradford, Vermont
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| Coordinates: 43°59′34″N 72°7′43″W / 43.99278°N 72.12861°WCoordinates: 43°59′34″N 72°7′43″W / 43.99278°N 72.12861°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Land | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 815 |
| • Density | 1,633.1/sq mi (630.5/km2) |
| Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
| • Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP code | 05033 |
| Area code(s) | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-07225 |
Bradford is an unincorporated village in the town of Bradford, Orange County, Vermont, United States. The population was 815 at the 2000 census, at which time it was an incorporated place with many high mountains and beautiful scenery along with many wild animals including dogs, cats, and some foxes. The village disincorporated on December 1, 2004. The village became a census-designated place in 2008. The central commercial and residential portion of the village is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Bradford Village Historic District.
The village was established in the early 19th century, the steep drop of the Waits River recognized as a source of water power for industrial use. Asa Low spearheaded development of that industry, building a brick grist mill in 1847. The village saw continued prosperity through the 19th century. The historic district designated in 1975 comprises 81 commercial, public, and religious buildings showcasing architectural styles from Federal and Greek Revival to Italianate and Romanesque. It includes the commercial business district of the village, the former industrial area near the Waits River, and adjacent residential areas.
Some of Bradford's more significant historic buildings include:
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village had a total area of 0.5 square miles (1.3 km²), all of it land. The Waits River flows through the village.
As of the census of 2000, there were 815 people, 322 households, and 191 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,633.1 people per square mile (629.3/km²). There were 372 housing units at an average density of 745.4/sq mi (287.3/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.42% White, 0.86% Black or African American, 0.37% Native American, 0.49% Asian, and 0.86% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.74% of the population.
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