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Townshend

Vermont, United States · North America

About Townshend

Townshend sits on the route: 15 minutes from Newfane, 51km from Mohawk Trail (Route 2).

Townshend is a town located in Vermont, United States. With a population of 1,205, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, Townshend sits in United States, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/New York time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Townshend to your route.

About Townshend

Townshend is the primary village and a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Townshend, Windham County, Vermont, United States. As of the 2020 census, it had a population of 199, compared to 1,291 in the entire town.

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Where is Townshend located?

Townshend is located in Vermont, United States, North America. The coordinates are 43.0473 latitude, -72.6676 longitude.

What is the population of Townshend?

Townshend has a population of approximately 1,205 people, making it a town in United States.

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Quick Information

Population
1,205
Continent
North America
Country
United States
Region
Vermont
Timezone
America/New_York
Coordinates
43.0473, -72.6676

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.

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Worth the detour from Townshend

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

historic highway

Mohawk Trail (Route 2)

One of America's first scenic auto routes (1914), following a Native American trade path across the Berkshires; its famous Hairpin Turn overlook above North Adams is a classic photo stop.

51 km · about 60 min drive

bridge

Cornish–Windsor Covered Bridge

A 449-foot lattice-truss covered bridge carrying traffic over the Connecticut River between Vermont and New Hampshire, one of the longest wooden covered bridges still open to cars in the United States.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Townshend

  • 51 kmMohawk Trail (Route 2)One of America's first scenic auto routes (1914), following a Native American trade path across the Berkshires; its famous Hairpin Turn overlook above North Adams is a classic photo stop.
  • 53 kmCornish–Windsor Covered BridgeA 449-foot lattice-truss covered bridge carrying traffic over the Connecticut River between Vermont and New Hampshire, one of the longest wooden covered bridges still open to cars in the United States.

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