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23-451: West Burke is a village in the town of Burke , Caledonia County , Vermont , United States. The population was 281 at the 2020 census . West Burke is located 8 miles (13 km) north of the village of Lyndonville along U.S. Route 5 . Vermont Route 5A intersects US 5 in the center of the village, leading north to Lake Willoughby . The Sutton River flows into the West Branch of

46-507: A hotel with a pool, two restaurants, and an arcade. It is a popular location for weddings and other events. The mountain is also home to Burke Mountain Academy, a premier ski academy. East Burke is home to the Kingdom Trails trail system. Mountain bikers frequent the trails in the summer and autumn, during which there are hundreds of riders at any given time riding the local trails. The town

69-457: A short route that connects to Quebec Route 141 at the Hereford border crossing. The highway veers southeast away from the border to the village of Canaan, where the route follows Gale Street and intersects VT 102 (Park Street) and VT 253 (Christian Hill Road). VT 102 heads south toward Lemington and VT 253 runs northeast to Beecher Falls . VT 114 reaches its eastern terminus at a bridge across

92-606: Is Burke Mountain , at 3,271 feet (997 m). According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Burke has a warm-summer humid continental climate , abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps. The hottest temperature recorded in Burke was 98 °F (36.7 °C) on July 19, 1953, while the coldest temperature recorded was −41 °F (−40.6 °C) on February 2–3, 1962. As of the census of 2000, there were 1,571 people, 641 households, and 455 families residing in

115-606: Is also located just south of Lakes Willoughby and Crystal and the Mountains Hor and Pisgah around them, which attract swimmers and hikers. Vermont Route 114 Moose are most often encountered on four roads in Vermont, of which this is one. They are seen from East Burke to Canaan . VT 114 begins at an intersection with US 5 and VT 122 in the town of Lyndon in northern Caledonia County. US 5 heads south as Main Street through

138-554: Is home to Burke Mountain and Burke Mountain Academy . The town was named for Sir Edmund Burke , a member of the English Parliament . According to the United States Census Bureau , the town has a total area of 34.0 square miles (88.1 km ), of which 33.9 square miles (87.8 km ) is land and 0.15 square miles (0.4 km ), or 0.40%, is water. Burke is bordered by the towns of Lyndon and Kirby to

161-716: The Connecticut River at the Vermont–;New Hampshire state line. The road continues as unnumbered Main Street in the village of West Stewartstown , which leads to US 3 . Vermont Route 141 ( VT 141 ) is a 0.493-mile-long (0.793 km) highway entirely in the town of Canaan that runs from VT 114 north to the Canada–United States border. The highway provides access to the Canaan–Hereford Road Border Crossing . The highway continues north from

184-507: The Passumpsic River in the center of the village. According to the United States Census Bureau , the village has a total area of 0.46 square miles (1.2 km), all land. As of the census of 2020, there were 281 people and 98 households residing in the village. The population density was 597.9 people per square mile (228.5/km). There were 150 housing units at an average density of 319.1/sq mi (122.0/km). The racial makeup of

207-496: The poverty line , including 48.3% of those under age 18 and 35.9% of those age 65 or over. 44°38′29″N 71°58′43″W  /  44.64139°N 71.97861°W  / 44.64139; -71.97861 Burke, Vermont Burke is a town in Caledonia County , Vermont , United States. The population was 1,651 at the 2020 census . The town contains the villages of East Burke , West Burke and Burke Hollow. The town

230-412: The Canada–United States border opposite Stanhope, Quebec . The highway veers east away from the river and rail line and parallels the international border east, briefly passing through the town of Averill north of Great Averill Pond. The highway enters the town of Canaan, the northeasternmost town in Vermont, and passes by Wallace Pond, which straddles the international border. VT 114 intersects VT 141 ,

253-628: The Orleans County town of Morgan . VT 114 re-enters Essex County in Warren's Gore , where the highway crosses the watershed divide between the source of the Pherrins River and the source of the Coaticook River at Norton Pond. The highway continues north into the town of Norton . VT 114 intersects VT 147 in the hamlet of Norton; VT 147 is a very short route that connects with Quebec Route 147 at

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276-420: The age of 18 living with them, 58.0% were married couples living together, 9.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.0% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 2.83. In the town, the population was spread out, with 23.6% under

299-464: The age of 18, 8.0% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 28.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.4% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 108.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.7 males. The median income for a household in the town was $ 35,268, and the median income for a family was $ 41,563. Males had a median income of $ 28,977 versus $ 19,509 for females. The per capita income for

322-541: The border crossing as Quebec Route 141 toward Saint-Herménégilde and Coaticook in Quebec 's Coaticook Regional County Municipality . Vermont Route 147 ( VT 147 ) is a 0.145-mile-long (0.233 km) highway entirely in the town of Norton that runs from VT 114 north to the Canada–United States border. The highway provides access to the Norton–Stanhope Border Crossing . The highway continues north from

345-705: The confluence of the East and West branches to form the main river. The highway follows the valley of the river to the west of Burke Mountain . VT 114 crosses the East Branch again before entering the town of Burke. In the hamlet of East Burke , the highway passes to the west of Burke Mountain Ski Area . VT 114 briefly passes through the Essex County town of East Haven , then through the town of Newark in Caledonia County, where

368-603: The highway is known as Island Pond Road. VT 114 re-enters Essex County in the town of Brighton , where it is known as East Haven Road. Just after entering the town, the highway crosses the watershed divide between the source of the East Branch of the Passumpsic River and the source of Oswegatchie Brook. VT 114 follows the brook to its confluence with the Clyde River next to the highways junction with VT 105 (Charleston Road). The two highways head east along Charleston Road into

391-405: The population was spread out, with 15.3% under the age of 18, 6.76% from 20 to 24, 17.44% from 25 to 44, 41.99% from 45 to 64, and 13.88% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 44.9 years. For every 100 females, there were 105.3 males. The median income for a household in the village was $ 23,750, and the median income for a family was $ 44,250. About 34.0% of the population were below

414-558: The south, Victory to the southeast, East Haven to the northeast, Newark to the north, and Sutton to the west. U.S. Route 5 runs through the western part of the town, connecting Lyndonville to the south with Barton and Newport to the north. Vermont Route 5A leaves US-5 in the village of West Burke, leading north past Lake Willoughby to Derby . Vermont Route 114 runs through East Burke, leading north to Island Pond and south to US-5 in Lyndonville. The highest point in town

437-562: The town was $ 20,697. About 11.7% of families and 13.9% of the population were below the poverty line , including 18.0% of those under age 18 and 13.8% of those age 65 or over. Burke has the highest per capita income of any place in Caledonia County or the Northeast Kingdom . Burke Mountain is home to Burke Mountain Resort, a mid-size ski area open to skiing and snowboarding in winter and downhill mountain biking in summer. The Resort includes

460-476: The town. The population density was 46.1 people per square mile (17.8/km ). There were 892 housing units at an average density of 26.2 per square mile (10.1/km ). The racial makeup of the town was 97.14% White , 0.25% African American , 0.57% Native American , 0.19% Asian , 0.38% from other races , and 1.46% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.08% of the population. There were 641 households, out of which 30.4% had children under

483-400: The unincorporated village of Lyndonville and north as Lynburke Road toward West Burke . VT 122 heads west along Stevens Loop toward a junction with Interstate 91 and the town of Wheelock . VT 114 heads northeast along East Burke Road. The highway begins just north of the Passumpsic River , crosses to the east side of the river, then crosses the East Branch of the river just to the south of

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506-517: The village of Island Pond , which lies at the northern end of the eponymous lake. The highways follow Derby Street and Cross Street to the center of town, where the routes split. VT 105 heads east along East Brighton Road and VT 114 heads northwest along Railroad Street and Norton Road parallel to a rail line and the Pherrins River. The highway meets the southern end of VT 111 just south of the Essex–;Orleans county line, then continues north through

529-410: The village was 91.81% White , 1.07% Native American , 0.35% Black/African American , 2.14% Asian , 4.63% Two or More Races . Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.78% of the population. There were 98 households, out of which 22.4% were married couples living together, 31.6% had a female householder with no spouse present, and 27.6% had a male householder with no spouse present. In the village,

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