Newfane, Vermont | |
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Village | |
Location within the state of Vermont | |
Coordinates: 42°59′16″N 72°39′21″W / 42.98778°N 72.65583°WCoordinates: 42°59′16″N 72°39′21″W / 42.98778°N 72.65583°W | |
Country | United States |
State | Vermont |
County | Windham |
Area | |
• Total | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
• Land | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) |
• Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
Elevation | 554 ft (169 m) |
Population (2000) | |
• Total | 116 |
• Density | 654.4/sq mi (252.7/km2) |
Time zone | Eastern (EST) (UTC-5) |
• Summer (DST) | EDT (UTC-4) |
ZIP code | 05345 |
Area code(s) | 802 |
FIPS code | 50-48325 |
GNIS feature ID | 1458679 |
Newfane is an incorporated village in the town of Newfane in Windham County, Vermont, United States. The population was 116 at the 2000 census.
Most of the village was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983 as the Newfane Village Historic District. It is centered on the village green. It includes over 60 buildings. Greek Revival is the dominant architectural style. The Windham County Courthouse, which was built in 1825, is included in the district. Also, the Historical Society of Windham County is headquartered in the town.
The village of Newfane is located in the eastern part of the town of Newfane, on the banks of Smith Creek, a tributary of the West River. It is set on a relatively flat terrace on the east side of the creek, bounded on the east by an old railroad right-of-way. Main Street (Vermont Route 35) runs north-northeast through the village, with West Street branching off northward at the village common.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.2 square mile (0.5 km²), all land.
As of the census of 2000, there were 116 people, 61 households, and 32 families residing in the village. The population density was 654.4 people per square mile (248.8/km²). There were 68 housing units at an average density of 383.6/sq mi (145.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 97.41% White, 0.86% from other races, and 1.72% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.86% of the population.