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Abijah and Lucy Terry Prince
Guilford, VT
Early Landowners and First Known African American Poet Abijah Prince (c. 1706-94) served in the French & Indian Wars, as a slave and...
Bellows Falls Canal -- Here first Canal in United States was built in 1802
Bellows Falls, VT
Here first Canal in United States was built in 1802.
Bradley Law Office
Westminster, VT
Prominent nineteenth century political leader and lawyer, William Czar Bradley (1782-1867) practiced in this building from 1802 until...
Brigham Young Birthplace
Whitingham, VT
The leader of the Mormon pioneers, Brigham Young, was born up the steep hill to the south on June 1, 1804.
Clarina Howard Nichols
Townshend, VT
Born in West Townshend 1810, Clarina Howard became an early advocate of womens rights.
Dr. Laura Plantz - Vermont's First Female Medical Practitioner
Putney, VT
This c. 1900 house was built for Dr. Laura Plantz (1829-1923), the first female medical practitioner in Vermont, Minnesota, and Michigan.
Estey Organ Company
Brattleboro, VT
Here, in Brattleboro, was located the worlds largest manufacturer of reed organs.
Fort Dummer
Brattleboro, VT
Fort Dummer was established in 1724 by Lt Governor William Dummer of the Massachusetts Bay Colony.
Glenwood Seminary and Brattleborough Academy / Mary Wilkins Freeman
Brattleboro, VT
Glenwood Ladies’ Seminary opened in September 1860, with Hiram Orcutt as founder and principal.
Historic Vernon Union Church
Vernon, VT
The first Vernon Union Church was built in 1845 for the Universalist society.
Primary Peace Corps Training Site
Brattleboro, VT
In 1961 President Kennedy launched the Peace Corps, declaring: “Ask not what your country can do for you but what you can do for your...
Rockingham Meeting House
Rockingham, VT
The Rockingham Meeting House is one of the finest remaining examples of New England Colonial architecture.
Royall Tyler -- Early American Playwright
Guilford, VT
Boston-born Royall Tylers play, The Contrast was the first American drama to be performed in this country (1787) and his novel, The...
Scott Bridge -- Longest Wooden Span in Vermont
Townshend, VT
Longest Single Span Covered Bridge in State This 277 Foot Bridge, built in 1870 by Harrison Chamberlin, consists of two king post trusses...
Taft Homestead Site
Townshend, VT
In 1799, Aaron Taft settled on a 100-acre farm on Taft Hill.
The Birthplace of Burton Snowboards
Londonderry, VT
In 1977, Jake Burton Carpenter and a small team of Londonderry residents created the first Burton Snowboards in a small shop just down...
The Dam at Franklin Pond
Guilford, VT
This land was settled by the Franklin family, who farmed it for over 150 years.
Vermont -- Connecticut Valley Route
Guilford, VT
On this former wilderness trail to Canada, the pioneers built old Fort Dummer in 1724 below Brattleboro, then the frontiers most advanced...
Village Court House
Westminster, VT
Westminster Massacre Northward stood the Cumberland County Courthouse, seat of New York's colonial administration.
West River Railroad and Newfane Station
Newfane, VT
The Newfane Railroad Station stands 100 yards east on Cemetery Hill Road.