Northfield, Vermont, USA (Northfield Falls)
1849 - Northfield

Washington Co. The principal stream in this town is Dog River, which runs through it in a northerly direction, and affords a great number of valuable mill privileges. The timber is hemlock, spruce, maple, beech and birch, intermingled with fir, pine, ash, butternut. &c. The soil is generally good, and in many places, is easily cultivated. A range of argillaceous slate passes through the township from south to north. The surface is uneven, and a range of high lands passes from north to south through the town, both on the eastern and western side of the river. There are four villages in this town, in which are considerable manufacturing operations. The railroad between Boston and Burlington which passes here will greatly enhance the value of real estate in this and the neighboring towns. The Northfield Manufacturing Company was incorporated in 1848.

First Settlers. The first settlement was made here in 1785, by Amos and Ezekiel Robinson, and Staunton Richardson, from Westminster. The first land was cleared by Hon. Elijah Paine.

First Ministers. There are a number of ordained ministers of various denominations in the town, but the dates of their settlement are not stated.

Productions of the Soil. Wheat, 7,159 bushels; Indian corn, 4,362 bushels; potatoes, 57,367 bushels; hay, 3,862 tons ; maple sugar, 24,.515 pounds ; wool, 15,057 pounds.

Distances. Ten miles south-west from Montpelier. The great Northern Railroad between Boston and Burlington passes through the town.

A gazetteer of Vermont... by John Hayward Boston - Tappan, Whittemore, and Mason 1849

Visit Northfield, Vermont, USA (Northfield Falls)
Discover the people who lived there, the places they visited and the stories they shared.