Wells RiverVermont
Wells River is a village in the town of Newbury in Orange County, Vermont, United States. The population was 431 at the 2020 census.
Intro: Wikipedia
About Wells River
Wells River is a tiny community in eastern Vermont counting 452 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Wells River is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 1.89 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 239 residents per square mile.
What Makes Wells River Unique
- The only place in America named Wells River — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in eastern Vermont, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Vermont — one of 180 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Wells River
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Wells River
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wells River
- Bath Town Forest · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Johnson Farm & Islands · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Walling-Wharey Conservation Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Wells River
- Blue Mountain Union School
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.