Welcome to Mendon ...
Mendon is located in Rutland County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Mendon, you might consider that their post office opened in 1851.
Mendon is 1,030 feet [314 m] above sea level.<2>.
Time Zone: Mendon lies in the Eastern Time Zone (EST/EDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Mendon: (802)
The ZIP code for Mendon: 05701<3>
Communities Also Named Mendon ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 8 communities that are also named Mendon - they are located in Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, Missouri, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Utah.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Mendon.
Communities near Mendon ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Mendon.
- Rutland
(3 miles [4.8 km] to the southwest)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Rutland
- Rutland is located in Rutland County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 14,914 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Rutland <4>
- Castleton
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the west) - Brandon
(12 miles [19.3 km] to the northwest) - Poultney
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest) - Woodstock
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east) - Pittsford
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the northwest) - Fair Haven
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fair Haven have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fair Haven
- Fair Haven is located in Rutland County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,530 people
- Clarendon
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the south) - West Rutland
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for West Rutland have been provided by the GNIS.<5> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for West Rutland
- West Rutland is located in Rutland County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,129 people
- Bethel
(18 miles [29 km] to the northeast)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Mendon. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Mendon.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Mendon. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Mendon.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Mendon. See our Newspapers Page for Mendon.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Mendon ...
Looking for more information about Mendon? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Mendon, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Mendon.
Adding Mendon to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Mendon in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Mendon was in the book titled Table of U.S. Post Offices in the United States (Jan. 1851).
We also found Mendon in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Mendon.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Mendon. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Vermont: https://www.vermont.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Vermont's counties, including Rutland, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Mendon - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <3> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Mendon). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Mendon or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <4> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <5> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |