Where is Poultney, Vermont, USA?

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Where is Poultney Located? - Poultney is a city located in the Rutland County of Vermont, United States. Poultney lies between 32.8550377 Degrees North latitudes and 96.797592 Degrees West longitudes.

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Where is Poultney Located?

Poultney is a city located in the Rutland County of Vermont, United States. Poultney lies between 32.8550377 Degrees North latitudes and 96.797592 Degrees West longitudes. According to 2020 U.S.census, the population of Poultney city is 1079 people and the city has a total area of 0.63 sq mi. The city has numerous parks and recreational facilities.

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Poultney, Vermont Quick Facts

AttributeDetails
CityPoultney
CountyRutland County
StateVermont
State CapitalMontpelier
US RegionNortheastern United States (New England Region)
Latitude43.5165° N
Longitude73.2362° W
Elevation480 ft (146 m)
Land Area44.99 sq mi
Water Area1.10 sq mi
Total Area46.09 sq mi
Population (2020 Census)3,323
Population DensityApproximately 74 people per sq mi
ZIP Code05764
Area Code802
Time Zone StandardEastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5)
Time Zone DaylightEastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4)
CurrencyUnited States Dollar (USD)
FIPS Code50-56425
Congressional DistrictVermont's At-Large Congressional District

Transportation and Connectivity in Poultney

CategoryDetails
Airport NameRutland–Southern Vermont Regional Airport
IATA CodeRUT
PortLake St. Catherine and regional waterways
Major HighwaysU.S. Route 4, Vermont Route 30, Vermont Route 31
Train/Amtrak ServiceAmtrak service available at Rutland Station
Local Bus/Transit ServiceMarble Valley Regional Transit District
  • U.S. Route 4 – Regional highway connecting Poultney with Rutland and New York State communities.
  • Vermont Route 30 – Scenic route connecting Poultney with western Vermont destinations.
  • Vermont Route 31 – Local highway providing access to surrounding rural areas.

Top Places to Visit in Poultney, Vermont

Landmark NameType
Green Mountain College Historic CampusHistoric Site
Lake St. Catherine State ParkState Park
Poultney RiverNatural Attraction
Slate Valley MuseumHistory Museum
Poultney Village Historic DistrictHistoric District
East Poultney GreenHistoric Area
Hubbarton Battlefield State Historic SiteHistoric Landmark
Lake BomoseenRecreation Area
Green Mountain National ForestNational Forest
Slate Valley TrailsOutdoor Recreation Area

Driving Distances from Poultney, Vermont to Nearby Cities

CityStateDistance (mi)Approx. Drive Time
RutlandVermont2030 minutes
ManchesterVermont451 hour
BenningtonVermont651 hour 20 minutes
AlbanyNew York701 hour 30 minutes
Saratoga SpringsNew York451 hour
BurlingtonVermont1202 hours 15 minutes
MontpelierVermont952 hours
BostonMassachusetts1803 hours 15 minutes
New York CityNew York2204 hours
HartfordConnecticut1502 hours 45 minutes

Colleges and Universities Near Poultney, Vermont

Institution NameTypeLevelNotable For
Green Mountain CollegePrivateLiberal Arts CollegeEnvironmental studies, sustainability, and liberal arts (historic institution, closed in 2019)
Castleton UniversityPublicUniversityEducation, health sciences, arts, and sciences
Community College of Vermont – Rutland CenterPublicCommunity CollegeCareer training, associate degrees, and flexible learning
College of Saint JosephPrivateCollegeEducation and professional studies (historic institution, closed in 2019)
Middlebury CollegePrivateLiberal Arts CollegeLanguages, environmental studies, and international programs
Poultney-Mettowee School DistrictPublicK–12 DistrictPrimary and secondary education

Waterbodies in Poultney, Vermont

Lake St. Catherine, Poultney River, Lake Bomoseen, East Creek, and nearby streams and waterways of the Green Mountain region.

Golf Courses Near Poultney

Lake St. Catherine Country Club, Rutland Country Club, Green Mountain National Golf Course, Tater Hill Golf Club, and Neshobe Golf Club.

Poultney, Vermont — Key Historical Facts

  • Poultney was chartered in 1761 and became one of the early settlements in western Vermont.
  • The town developed around agriculture, small industries, and natural resources of the Green Mountain region.
  • Poultney became known as a center of slate production because of the rich slate deposits found in the surrounding Slate Valley.
  • East Poultney was an important early settlement area and includes historic buildings connected to Vermont's early history.
  • Today, Poultney is known for its historic village, outdoor recreation, lakes, scenic landscapes, and connection to the Slate Valley region.

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