History of Shelburne, Vermont, USA

The population of Shelburne in 1835 was about 1,100. The village of Shelburne, now at the railroad station, was then in appearance very much as it is now. It had one church, the site for which, as well as that for the school-house and the public common, was given by Benjamin HARRINGTON. L. M. HAGAR, now of Burlington, was engaged in mercantile business on the same site now occupied by the brick store, and in the building now used as a storehouse, adjoining the brick building on the south. The only other merchants in the village were David IRISH and Nelson PERRY, who, under the firm name of IRISH & PERRY, conducted a store in a brick building on the opposite side of the street from HAGAR, on the site afterwards used for the Methodist parsonage. The only doctor in the village was Dr. Joel FAIRCHILD, who lived in the next house north of the old tavern, the same building being now occupied by the widow of Hezekiah COMSTOCK. There was no lawyer in town, Jacob MAECK's practice here...

Shelburn [Shelburne], Vermont
Chittenden county. On the east side of Lake Champlain, 33 miles W. by N. from Montpelier and 7 S. from Burlington. Population, 1830, 1,123. Logan's and Potter's points were settled previous to the revolutionary war by men of those names. During the war these settlements were abandoned, but re-established at its close. Shelburn is finely watered by Platt river, a pond covering 600 acres, and by the waters of the lake.

Shelburn Bay sets into the township about 4 miles from the N.W., and affords the town a good harbor, and a depot of the interior trade on the beautiful Champlain. The soil of the town is strong, fertile, and generally well improved. About 10,000 sheep are within its limits.

Chittenden Co. Shelburne is finely watered by La Piatt River, a pond covering 600 acres, and by the waters of Lake Champlain.

Shelburne Bay sets into the town, about four miles from the north-west, and affords the town a good harbor, and a depot of the interior trade on the beautiful Champlain.

The soil of the town is strong, fertile, and generally well improved.

A part of this town was annexed to St. George in 1848.

Boundaries. North by Burlington, east by St. George, south by Charlotte, and west by Lake Champlain.

First Settlers. A small settlement Was made in this town previous to the revolutionary war. The earliest settlers were two Germans, by the name of Logan and Pottier, who commenced upon two points of hind extending into Lake Champlain, which still bear the names 'Pottier's Point,' and 'Logan's Point.' The first settlers were employed principally in getting out lumber for the Canada market, and tradition says that Pottier and Logan were murdered for their...

Shelburn, a post-village in Chittenden co., Vermont, near Lake Champlain, on the Rutland and Burlington railroad. Population of the township, 1257.

SHELBURNE lies in the southwestern part of the county, and is bounded north by South Burlington and a part of Williston, east by St. George, south by Charlotte and a part of Hinesburg, and west by Lake Champlain. It was chartered by New Hampshire on the 18th of August, 1763...

It derived its name from that of a celebrated nobleman of the British Parliament, the Earl of Shelburne, who opposed the claims of the government of New York to the territory now comprised within the boundaries of Vermont. The original area of the town, according to its charter, was to consist of 23,500 acres, a little more than six miles square; but a mistake of the surveyors stripped it of much of its expected possessions. Two surveying parties, employed to run the lines of the lake towns, approached each other gradually from opposite directions, meeting-the party from the south in surveying Shelburne; the party from the north in surveying Burlington. It was then discovered that there was not land...

£urne, a post-village in Shelburne township, Chittenden co., Vt., on the Rutland & Burlington Railroad, 7 miles S. of Burlington, and about 2 miles E. of Lake Champlain. It has 2 churches, an academy or high school, a cheese-factory, and a grist-mill. The township is bounded on the W. by Lake Champlain. Pop. of the township, 1190.

Shelburne, a post-village in Shelburne township (town), Chittenden co., Vt., on tho Rutland R., 7 miles S. of Burlington and about 2 miles E. of Lake Champlain. Pop. of the town in 1900, 1202 ; of the village, about 500.

Shelburne Museum:

Start your visit with the Shelburne Museum, which is renowned for its diverse collection of art, Americana, and artifacts. The museum's 45 acres house historic buildings, gardens, and exhibits.

Shelburne Farms:

Enjoy the beautiful landscape of Shelburne Farms, a working farm with walking trails, a cheese-making facility, and stunning views of Lake Champlain. Don't forget to explore the Breeding Barn and the walking trails.

Vermont Teddy Bear Company:

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Shelburne Vineyard:

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Magic Hat Brewing Company:

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