Historical Markers in Chittenden County, Vermont
103 Church Street
2nd Vermont Volunteer Infantry Regiment
A Tribute to the Cochran Family of Richmond, VT
An Intentional Landscape
Andrew Harris 1814-1841
Apothecary Shop
Arahmi
Athletic Park
Battery Park
Beach Gallery
Beach Lodge
Blacksmith Shop
Buffalo Soldiers At Fort Ethan Allen
Buffalo Soldiers at Fort Ethan Allen
Burial Place of General Ethan Allen
Burlington Civil War Memorial
Captain John Lonergan
Catamount Stadium
Celebrating Champlain
Centennial Field
Chester Arthur
Chittenden County Trust Company
Chittenden Mills
Church Street
Church Street Marketplace
Church Street Marketplace
City Hall Park
Colchester
Colchester Log Schoolhouse
Colchester Reef Lighthouse Relocation
Covered Bridge
Danby Water Fountain, Before 1911
Diamond Barn
District No. 5 Schoolhouse
Dorset House
Dr. Charles N. Perkins
Dutton House
Early Black Settlers
Edmunds' Birthplace
Electra Havemeyer Webb Memorial Building
Ethan Allen
Ethan Allen Park - Wilderness in the City
First International Ice Hockey Game
First Unitarian Universalist Society Meeting House
Flat World, 2008
Fort Frederick
General Store
General William Wells / Dr. H. Nelson Jackson
George Dewey, Admiral of the Navy, U.S.N.
Grace Goodhue Coolidge
Ground Beneath Your Feet
Hat and Fragrance Textile Gallery
Honor and Tradition
Horseshoe Barn
Horseshoe Barn Annex
Howard Bank Building
Howard William Plant memorial
Huntington Gorge / Deaths at the Huntington Gorge
In Memory of John Lonergan
Jail
John Dewey
Lake Champlain Navy Memorial
Lighthouse
Little Italy
Locomotive 220
Mary Martha Fletcher
Meeting House
Milton Speedway
Native Americans and Winooski
Neighborhood Groceries
Neighbors Helping Neighbors
Owl Cottage Activity Center
Pine Street Barge Canal
Pleasant View Farm's White Farmhouse / UVM Miller Research and Educational Center
Pleissner Gallery
Prentis House
Preservation of the Colchester Reef Lighthouse
Print Shop
Quadricentennial Celebration
Quinlan Schoolhouse
Rail Car Grand Isle
Railroad Station
Ray W. Collins
Richmond's Fallen Son
Ron Stowell
Round Barn
Saint-Joseph Parish
Samuel De Champlain
Samuel de Champlain
Sawmill
Schoolhouse
Settlers' House and Barn
Shaker Shed
Shelburne United Methodist Church Memorial
Site of the American House
Site of the Old Gas Station
Smokehouse
Stagecoach Inn
Stencil House
Stone Cottage
The Battery
The Battle of Plattsburgh Bay
The Battle of Valcour Island
The Black Snake Affair
The Charlotte Whale
The Citizens of Richmond
The Lone Sailor
The Long Trail
The Meeting House
The Parade
The Rail Car Grand Isle
The Round Church / Richmond, Vermont
There's Only One Essex Junction
Ticonderoga
Toy Shop
Union Station
Variety Unit
Vermont / Steamer "Vermont"
Vermont House Gallery
War Memorial
Weaving Shop
Webb Gallery
Welcome to Shelburne Museum
William Wells
World War II Memorial
World War Memorial
"Snowflake" Bentley
About Chittenden County
Chittenden County Timeline
Chittenden County, located in northern Vermont, has a rich history dating back thousands of years. The area was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Abenaki people, who harvested corn and utilized the abundant natural resources in the region. In the 17th century, European settlers arrived in the area and established several small farms and logging communities.
By the late 18th century, Chittenden County experienced rapid growth as more settlers moved into the region. In 1783, the town of Burlington was incorporated, named after the town of Burlington, Massachusetts. Burlington quickly became a major economic and cultural hub in the county, with its strategic location on Lake Champlain and proximity to major trade routes. The town also saw the establishment of the University of Vermont in 1791, which further solidified Burlington's importance.
During the 19th century, Chittenden County's economy diversified, with the rise of manufacturing and industry in the area. Industries such as lumber, textiles, and farming flourished, and new towns and villages were established. The arrival of the railroad in the mid-1800s further spurred economic growth and connected Chittenden County to larger markets both within Vermont and beyond.
In the 20th century, Chittenden County continued to grow and develop rapidly. The county experienced a population boom, particularly in the post-World War II era, with suburbanization and the expansion of Burlington. The University of Vermont also grew in size and reputation, attracting more students and contributing to the county's intellectual and cultural vibrancy. Today, Chittenden County remains one of Vermont's most populous and economically prosperous regions, known for its beautiful natural landscapes, thriving arts scene, and strong sense of community.
By the late 18th century, Chittenden County experienced rapid growth as more settlers moved into the region. In 1783, the town of Burlington was incorporated, named after the town of Burlington, Massachusetts. Burlington quickly became a major economic and cultural hub in the county, with its strategic location on Lake Champlain and proximity to major trade routes. The town also saw the establishment of the University of Vermont in 1791, which further solidified Burlington's importance.
During the 19th century, Chittenden County's economy diversified, with the rise of manufacturing and industry in the area. Industries such as lumber, textiles, and farming flourished, and new towns and villages were established. The arrival of the railroad in the mid-1800s further spurred economic growth and connected Chittenden County to larger markets both within Vermont and beyond.
In the 20th century, Chittenden County continued to grow and develop rapidly. The county experienced a population boom, particularly in the post-World War II era, with suburbanization and the expansion of Burlington. The University of Vermont also grew in size and reputation, attracting more students and contributing to the county's intellectual and cultural vibrancy. Today, Chittenden County remains one of Vermont's most populous and economically prosperous regions, known for its beautiful natural landscapes, thriving arts scene, and strong sense of community.
Chittenden County Timeline
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Chittenden County, Vermont.
- 1763: Chittenden County is chartered by colonial governor Benning Wentworth and named after Thomas Chittenden, the first Governor of Vermont.
- 1783: The American Revolutionary War ends, and Chittenden County becomes part of the newly established state of Vermont.
- 1800: Burlington, the largest city in Chittenden County, is incorporated.
- 1813: The University of Vermont is founded in Burlington.
- 1840s: The Champlain and Connecticut River Railroad is constructed, connecting Chittenden County to other parts of Vermont and New England.
- 1862: The first public park in the United States, Shelburne Farms, is established in Shelburne.
- 1888: The University of Vermont Medical Center (formerly known as the Mary Fletcher Hospital) is founded in Burlington.
- 1927: The first airport in Vermont, the Burlington International Airport, opens in South Burlington.
- 1978: The Vermont Teddy Bear Company is founded in Shelburne.
- 2002: The Church Street Marketplace, a pedestrian-only shopping and dining area, celebrates its 20th anniversary in Burlington.