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Town Name:   GREENSBORO, Vermont
 
Population:     770                             
 
Area:   39.55 Sq Miles          

Brief History: Greensboro was granted in 1781 as Coltkiln. One of the original Grantees, Timothy Green, was charged with printing counterfeit money but was later acquitted. Following this event the name was changed to Greensboro. Some feel this was meant to be an apology to Green for the false accusation made against him.       
   
General Area Info:    Greensboro is a rural community located in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont.   It is characterized by farms, forests, open land and lakes. Caspian Lake lies within Greensboro and it is a beautiful body of water. Real estate values on and around the lake remain very strong.         
 
Attractions:    Greensboro Blues Jam, Circus Smirkus,Barr Hill Natural Preserve, Caspian Lake & public beach. Greensboro Historical Society.             
 
Recreational Activities: Swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking.Close to Bolton Valley ski area.        
 
Town Website:  www.greensboro.govoffice.com                   
 
Schools:
K-8:                 Greensboro Elementary School
High School:     Lakeview Union School