Addison County, Vermont
Addison Baptist Church
Bottum Farm
Bridge 26
Bristol Downtown Historic District
Camp Marbury Historic District
Cedar Swamp Covered Bridge
Chimney Point Tavern
Chipman's Point
Cornwall General Store
Cornwall Town Hall
Cotton Free Library
Daniels, Capts. Louis and Philomene, House
District School No. 1
District Six Schoolhouse
Doolittle, Colonel Ephraim and Sarah, Farm
East Shoreham Covered Railroad Bridge
Fenn Farm
Field Farm
First Congregational Church
First Congregational Church of Cornwall Parsonage
Fletcher, Paris and Anna, House
Frost, Robert, Farm
Glen Dale
Halpin Covered Bridge
Hamilton, John, Farmstead
Hand's Cove
Hawley's Ferry House
Heights, The
Hoag Gristmill and Knight House Complex
House at 215 School Street
Lampson School
Larrabee's Point Complex
Leicester Meeting House
Middlebury Gorge Concrete Arch Bridge
Middlebury Village Historic District
Middlebury Village Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Monkton Borough Baptist Church
Monkton Town Hall
Mount Independence
New Haven Junction Depot
Old Stone Blacksmith Shop
Pulp Mill Covered Bridge
Ripton Community House
Rokeby
Salisbury Congregational Church
Salisbury Fish Hatchery
Salisbury Town Hall
Salisbury Village Blacksmith Shop
School House and Town Hall
Shard Villa
Shoreham Congregational Church
South Starksboro Friends Meeting House and Cemetery
Stagecoach Inn
Starksboro Village Meeting House
Stone Mill
Stone Row, Old
Stone, Ruth, House
Strong, Gen. Samuel, House
Strong, John, House
Strong, Samuel Paddock, House
Union Church
Union Meetinghouse
University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm
Vergennes Historic District
Vergennes Residential Historic District
Vergennes Station House
Waybury Inn
Wesleyan Methodist Church
Wilcox-Cutts House
Willard, Emma, House
Witherell Farm
American Blockhouse 1777
Ancient Paths
Benedict Arnold
Birthplace of Ray Fisher
British Blockhouse - 1777
Burial Site
Canada Geese
Charter House
Chimney Point
Commerce at the Crossroads
Commodore Thomas Macdonough
Cornwall Remembers
Court Square
DAR John Strong Mansion
Early Life Along Otter Creek in Vergennes
Emma Willard
Emma Willard Memorial
Ethan Allen with Eighty-Three Green Mountain Boys
Fort Ticonderoga and Mount Defiance
Foundation -1776 or 1777
General Hospital 1777
German Hut 1777
Hathorne School
Heritage Travelers over the Years
In Memory of Pvt. Norman E. Wasley
John Deere
Lake Champlain and the American Revolution
Larrabees Point
Levi P. Morton
Macdonough Shipyard
Major Samuel Beach
Marble Works Memorial Bridge
Middlebury Civil War Memorial
Middlebury War Memorial
Military Road
Mount Independence
Mt. Independence Military Road
Northern Terminal of the Crown Point Military Road
Officers Quarters 1776
Robert Frost
Samuel Miller, Esq.
Shoreham Covered Railroad Bridge
Silas Wright
Site of Naval Shipyard
Snow Geese
Southern Battery 1777
Southern Defense Trail
Stephen Bates Vermonts Earliest Known Black Sheriff and Chief of Police
Storehouse - 1776
The Addison County Courthouse
The American Southern Defenses 1776-1777
The Battell Block
The Bixby Memorial Free Library
The Corner School
The Dead Creek Wildlife Management Area
The Great Convention
The U.S. Government Morgan Horse Farm
The Vergennes Pump House
Third Brigade Encampment 1776
To Repel the Enemy
Town & Gown
Vergennes 150th Anniversary
Veterans Memorial
War Memorial
War Memorial
War Memorial
Wetland Resources
William Slade / The Gag Rule
World War Memorial
World War Memorial
"Rokeby"
European settlement in the area began in the mid-18th century, with the establishment of New Haven and Vergennes, two of the county's oldest towns. The region quickly attracted settlers due to its favorable farming conditions, proximity to Lake Champlain, and opportunities for trade. Agriculture soon became the backbone of the local economy, with farmers producing hay, corn, wheat, and dairy products.
During the American Revolution, Addison County played a significant role in the fight for independence. The Battle of Bennington, a pivotal engagement in the war, took place just south of the county's border in 1777. Many local residents patriotically served in the Continental Army, defending their homes and fighting for liberty.
In the 19th century, Addison County experienced steady growth and development. The construction of the Champlain Canal in the early 1800s brought increased commerce and trade, and the county's population expanded. Villages like Middlebury and Bristol emerged as important centers of education and industry, hosting prestigious colleges and bustling mills and factories.
Today, Addison County remains an agricultural hub, known for its picturesque landscapes, vibrant small towns, and strong sense of community. While the county has seen many changes over the years, its rich heritage and agricultural traditions continue to shape its identity.
Brief timeline of the history of Addison County, Vermont:
- 1761 - Addison County is chartered and named after English writer Joseph Addison
- 1773 - The town of Middlebury is settled
- 1785 - Middlebury College is founded
- 1796 - The town of Vergennes becomes the first chartered city in Vermont
- 1800s - Agriculture, particularly dairy farming, becomes a major industry in the county
- 1825 - The Champlain Transportation Company is established to provide transportation on Lake Champlain
- 1834 - The Rutland and Burlington Railroad, the county's first railroad, is completed
- 1840 - The Vermont Central Railroad is built through the county, connecting it to the rest of the state
- 1851 - Middlebury Female Seminary, precursor to Middlebury College's women's program, is founded
- 1861-1865 - Many men from Addison County serve in the Civil War
- 1883 - The Pulp Mill Bridge in Middlebury is completed, becoming an iconic landmark in the county
- 1891 - The town of Bristol is connected to the rest of the county by a railroad
- 1914-1918 - Many residents of Addison County serve in World War I
- 1920s - The Great Depression affects the county's economy, leading to decreased farm prices and increased poverty
- 1930s - The federal government initiates various relief programs in the county during the Great Depression
- 1941-1945 - Many residents of Addison County serve in World War II
- 1950s-1960s - Interstate 89 is built through the eastern part of the county, improving transportation
- 2000s - The county experiences steady population growth, with more people moving to the area
- Present - Addison County is known for its beautiful landscapes, outdoor recreational opportunities, and vibrant arts scene
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Addison County, Vermont.