Ludlow (village), Vermont

Coordinates: 43°23′43″N 72°42′8″W / 43.39528°N 72.70222°W / 43.39528; -72.70222
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Ludlow Village, Vermont
FIPS code
50-41200[2]
GNIS feature ID1458312[3]
Websitewww.ludlow.vt.us

Ludlow is an incorporated

2020 census.[5]

History

L.R. Burleigh
with a list of landmarks

Ludlow Woolen Mills is a prominent feature of the village and its history. The

boardinghouse, changed hands again in 1856 and 1864. The original building, which was five stories tall, burned in 1865 and was rebuilt as the three-story brick building that remains today. By 1885 it was known as the "Ludlow Woolen Company" and included sections for spinning, carding, weaving, dressing, finishing and dyeing wool. In 1899, it employed 130 people and produced 150,000 yards of wool cloth annually. Early in the 20th century the mill took the name "Verd Mont Mills Company", but later it was called the "Gaymont Woolen Mill". General Electric acquired it in 1952 and retained ownership until 1976.[6]

Richardsonian school building was used for a time and run by Harriet Fife Bostock as a convalescent home. Since 1972 it has housed the Black River Academy Museum and Historical Society, a museum of local history.[7][8]

Part of the village was listed on the

condominium and several retail businesses), post office, meeting hall, Black River Academy, fire house, and several churches, businesses, and residences.[11]

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.4 square miles (3.5 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18801,179—
18901,081−8.3%
19001,45434.5%
19101,62111.5%
19201,7326.8%
19301,642−5.2%
19401,7808.4%
19501,678−5.7%
19601,658−1.2%
19701,508−9.0%
19801,352−10.3%
19901,123−16.9%
2000958−14.7%
2010811−15.3%
2020773−4.7%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

At the

Latino
of any race were 0.31% of the population.

There were 437 households, out of which 20.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.7% were married couples living together, 9.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 49.4% were non-families. 40.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.06 and the average family size was 2.79.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 19.3% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 29.4% from 25 to 44, 21.5% from 45 to 64, and 23.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females, there were 83.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $29,698, and the median income for a family was $40,703. Males had a median income of $31,250 versus $20,455 for females. The

poverty line
, including 9.1% of those under age 18 and 7.9% of those age 65 or over.

Notable people

Images

  • Black River High School in Ludlow
    Black River High School in Ludlow
  • Fire Department
    Fire Department

References

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 7, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  3. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. October 25, 2007. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  4. ^ Vermont Place Names Archived 2008-11-27 at the Wayback Machine, Vermont Secretary of State, accessed July 12, 2009
  5. ^ "Census - Geography Profile: Ludlow village, Vermont". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 26, 2021.
  6. ^ Ludlow Woolen Mills, 145 Main Street, 1834, 1865, 1981 Archived 2011-07-25 at the Wayback Machine, Black River Academy Museum website, accessed October 9, 2009
  7. ^ a b History of Black River Academy Archived 2011-01-08 at the Wayback Machine, Black River Academy Museum website, accessed October 9, 2009
  8. ^ a b c Black River Academy, 14 High Street Archived 2011-07-25 at the Wayback Machine, Black River Academy Museum website, accessed October 9, 2009
  9. ^ Black River Academy Museum and Historical Society Archived 2010-02-12 at the Wayback Machine, Vermont Museum and Gallery Alliance website, accessed October 9, 2009
  10. ^ Some Famous Alumni of Black River Academy Archived 2010-01-19 at the Wayback Machine, Black River Academy Museum website, accessed October 9, 2009
  11. ^ Ludlow Village Historic District Walk Archived 2011-07-25 at the Wayback Machine, Black River Academy Museum website, accessed October 9, 2009
  12. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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  14. ^ "The First Social Security Beneficiary". Social Security History. Woodlawn, MD: Social Security Administration. Retrieved February 3, 2022.
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  16. ^ American Biography: A New Cyclopedia. Vol. XXIV. New York, NY: American Historical Society. 1926. p. 137 – via Google Books.
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  18. ^ Ellis, William Arba (1911). Norwich University, 1819-1911: Her History, Her Graduates, Her Roll of Honor. Vol. 3. Montpelier, VT: Capital City Press. p. 551 – via Google Books.
  19. ^ Ullery, Jacob G. (1894). Men of Vermont Illustrated. Brattleboro, VT: Transcript Publishing Company. pp. 417–418.
  20. ^ Bigelow, Walter J. (1919). Vermont, Its Government. Montpelier, VT: Historical Publishing Company. p. 138.

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