National Register Listings in Windham County, Vermont
Adams Gristmill Warehouse
Bartonsville Covered Bridge
Bellows Falls Co-operative Creamery Complex
Bellows Falls Downtown Historic District
Bellows Falls Neighborhood Historic District
Bellows Falls Neighborhood Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Bellows Falls Times Building
Brattleboro Downtown Historic District
Brattleboro Downtown Historic District (Boundary Increase)
Brattleboro Retreat
Bridge 19
Broad Brook House
Brooks House
Butterfield House
Canal Street Schoolhouse (Additional Documentation)
Canal Street-Clark Street Neighborhood Historic District
Christ Church
Corse-Shippee House
Crawford, Theophilus, House
Creamery Covered Bridge
Crows Nest
Dickinson Estate Historic District
District No. 1 Schoolhouse
Dover Town Hall
East Putney Brook Stone Arch Bridge
Estey Organ Company Factory
Estey Organ Company Factory (Boundary Increase)
First Congregational Church and Meetinghouse
Follett Stone Arch Bridge Historic District
Gas Station at Bridge and Island Streets
George-Pine-Henry Street Historic District
Grafton Congregational Church and Chapel
Grafton Distric Schoolhouse No. 2
Grafton Post Office
Grafton Village Historic District
Green River Covered Bridge
Green River Crib Dam
Grout, Lewis, House
Guilford Center Meetinghouse
Hall Covered Bridge
Hall, William A., House
Harris, William, House
Holbrook, Deacon John, House
Homestead-Horton Neighborhood Historic District
Houghtonville Historic District
Howard Hardware Storehouse
Kidder Covered Bridge
Londonderry Town House
Mechanicsville Historic District
Medburyville Bridge
Middletown Rural Historic District
Milldean and Alexander-Davis House
Miss Bellows Falls Diner
Moore and Thompson Paper Mill Complex
Naulakha
Newfane Village Historic District
Oak Hill Cemetery Chapel
Old Brick Church
Park Farm
Parker Hill Rural Historic District
Pond Road Chapel
Putney Village Historic District
Rice Farm Road Bridge
Robertson Paper Company Complex
Rockingham Meetinghouse
Rockingham Village Historic District
Round Schoolhouse
Sabin-Wheat Farm
Sacketts Brook Stone Arch Bridge
Saxtons River Village Historic District
Scott Covered Bridge
Scott Farm Historic District
Simpsonville Stone Arch Bridge
South Londonderry Village Historic District
South Newfane Bridge
South Windham Village Historic District
Stratton Mountain Lookout Tower
Tontine Building
Townshend State Park
Union Station
Vermont Academy Campus Historic District
Vernon District Schoolhouse No. 4
West Brattleboro Green Historic District
West Dover Village Historic District
West Dummerston Covered Bridge
West Townshend Stone Arch Bridge
West Townshend Village Historic District
Westminster Terrace Historic District
Westminster Village Historic District
Wheelock House
Whitingham Village Historic District
Williams River Route 5 Bridge
Williams Street Extension Historic District
Williamsville Covered Bridge
Wilmington Village Historic District
Windham Village Historic District
Worrall Covered Bridge
Wyatt, Arthur D. and Emma J., House
About Windham County
Windham County Timeline
Windham County, Vermont has a rich and diverse history that spans centuries. The county was originally inhabited by various Native American tribes, including the Abenaki people, who relied on the land's abundant natural resources for their sustenance. European settlers began arriving in the area in the mid-18th century, with the establishment of Fort Dummer in present-day Brattleboro in 1724. The initial settlements faced challenges from both Native American tribes and conflicts between colonial powers.
In the late 18th century, Windham County played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. It was the site of important military actions, such as the Battle of Bennington in 1777, which marked a turning point for the American forces. Following the war, Windham County experienced rapid growth and became known for its thriving manufacturing industry, particularly in textiles, paper, and agriculture.
As transportation improved with the expansion of railroads and canals, Windham County became an important hub for trade and commerce. The county grew economically, attracting businesses and industries that fueled its development. The advent of the industrial revolution in the 19th century transformed many towns in Windham County, such as Brattleboro and Bellows Falls, into bustling centers of production and trade.
In the 20th century, Windham County faced economic challenges as the decline of industries such as manufacturing and logging affected the region. However, the county adapted to the changing times and embraced new opportunities, particularly in tourism, services, and the arts. Today, Windham County is cherished for its picturesque landscapes, historic towns, and vibrant cultural scene, attracting visitors from near and far.
In the late 18th century, Windham County played a significant role in the American Revolutionary War. It was the site of important military actions, such as the Battle of Bennington in 1777, which marked a turning point for the American forces. Following the war, Windham County experienced rapid growth and became known for its thriving manufacturing industry, particularly in textiles, paper, and agriculture.
As transportation improved with the expansion of railroads and canals, Windham County became an important hub for trade and commerce. The county grew economically, attracting businesses and industries that fueled its development. The advent of the industrial revolution in the 19th century transformed many towns in Windham County, such as Brattleboro and Bellows Falls, into bustling centers of production and trade.
In the 20th century, Windham County faced economic challenges as the decline of industries such as manufacturing and logging affected the region. However, the county adapted to the changing times and embraced new opportunities, particularly in tourism, services, and the arts. Today, Windham County is cherished for its picturesque landscapes, historic towns, and vibrant cultural scene, attracting visitors from near and far.
Windham County Timeline
This timeline provides a concise overview of the key events in the history of Windham County, Vermont.
- 1771 - Windham County formed and named after Windham in Connecticut
- 1777 - Putney, one of the county's towns, incorporated
- 1781 - Brattleboro, the county seat, incorporated
- 1800s - Windham County experiences industrial growth with mills and factories
- 1834 - Vermont's first medical college, the Vermont Academy of Medicine, established in Brattleboro
- 1845 - Westminster, known for its historic meeting house, incorporated
- 1855 - Marlboro College founded in Marlboro
- 1869 - Wilmington Village becomes a popular tourist destination
- 1900s - Windham County becomes a popular area for tourism and outdoor activities
- 1935 - Mount Snow ski resort opens in Dover
- 1970s - Windham County becomes known for its vibrant arts community