Royalton, Vermont, USA (South, North)
1849 - Royalton

Windsor Co. The surface of this township is somewhat broken and hilly, but the soil is good, particularly along White River and its branches, where it is of a superior quality. White River runs through the town in an easterly direction, and receives here its first and second branches, which are the only streams of much consequence.

Royalton Village is pleasantly situated on the bank of White River, about half way between the mouths of the first and second branches, and near the centre of the town.

Boundaries. North by Tunbridge, east by Sharon, south by Barnard, and west by Bethel.

First Settlers. The first permanent settlement was made in 1771, by Mr. Robert Havens, who this year moved his family into the town. The next year he was joined in the settlement by Mr. Elisha Kent and family, and the inhabitants were so much increased in the course of a few years, that the town was organized.

First Ministers. The Rev. John Searle was the first settled minister. He was ordained over the Congregational Church in 1783, and died in 1787 or 88. In 1789 the Rev. Azel Washburn was ordained in his place, and dismissed in 1792. Rev. Martin Tuller was ordained in 1794, and died in 1813.

Productions of the Soil. Wheat, 2,727 bushels; Indian corn, 11,383 bushels; potatoes, 60,835 bushels; hay, 5,173 tons ; maple sugar, 30,470 pounds ; wool, 20,828 pounds.

Distances. Thirty miles south from Montpelier, and twenty-five north northwest from Windsor. The Northern Railroad passes through this town.

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

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