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History of Newfane, Vermont, USA
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ABOUT THE PLACE
About Newfane
One of the New Hampshire grants, it was chartered on June 19, 1753 by Governor Benning Wentworth, who named it Fane after John Fane, the 7th Earl of Westmoreland. But hostilities during the French and Indian War prevented its settlement. Because a first town meeting was not held within the required five years, the charter was deemed null and void. So Wentworth issued an entirely new charter on November 3, 1761 as New Fane. The town was settled in 1766 by families from Worcester County, Massachusetts. Newfane became the shire town of the county before 1812. Atop Newfane Hill, they built a village, including the county buildings. Because of winter travel difficulties, however, it was relocated to the flatland below in 1825, until 1882 called Fayetteville after the Marquis de Lafayette...
Newfane includes the villages of Newfane, Williamsville and South Newfane.
Newfane includes the villages of Newfane, Williamsville and South Newfane.
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VINTAGE NEWFANE
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The last person whipped at a post in Vermont was a woman, at Newfane Hill, in 1807, for passing counterfeit money.){kind=small}
Whipping Post, The Old Town, Newfane, Vt.
The last person whipped at a post in Vermont was a woman, at Newfane Hill, in 1807, for passing counterfeit money.
The last person whipped at a post in Vermont was a woman, at Newfane Hill, in 1807, for passing counterfeit money.
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Main Street, Newfane, Vt., Looking North, 1909
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Birds Eye View, Newfane, Vt., 1910
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Newfane Inn
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South Newfane, Vt.
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The Stores at Newfane, Vt.
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Sunset Lake, Williamsville, Vt.
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Williamsville Post Office
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Main Street, Williamsville, Vt.
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Merrifield's Mill, Williamsville, Vt.
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School House and Odd Fellows' Hall
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Main St., Newfane, Vt., Looking South
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Looking West from Newfane Hill, Vt.
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Betterley Homestead
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School House
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The Attridge Auction, Williamsville, Vt.
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Court House and Newfane Inn
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Summit, Newfane Hill, Vt.
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Windham County House
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View of South Newfane, Vt.
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Grist Mill Dam, Williamsville, Vt.
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Main St., Williamsville, Vt.
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Court House, Newfane, Vt.
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Windham Co. Hotel & Jail, Newfane, Vt.
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Snow Scene at Newfane, Vt.
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South Newfane Road, Williamsville, Vt.
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Bird's eye view of Williamsville, Vt.
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Sherman's Store, Williamsville, Vt.
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Bush's General Store, Williamsville, Vt.
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The Branch at Williamsville
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Williamsville School House
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L. E. Stratton's Market, Williamsville, Vt.
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W. E. Wheeler's Mill
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Covered Bridge, So. Newfane, Vt.
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Old Newfane Inn
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LOCAL HISTORY
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1791 - Population of Newfane, Vermont - 660
1800 - Population of Newfane, Vermont - 1,000
1810 - Population of Newfane, Vermont - 1,276
1820 - Population of Newfane, Vermont - 1,506
1830 - Population of Newfane, Vermont - 1,441
1839 - Newfane
Newfane, Vermont
Windham county. County town.—Newfane lies about 100 miles S. from Montpelier and 12 N.W. from Brattleborough [Brattleboro]. First settled, 1766. The town is watered by a branch of West river, and several other streams. The surface of the town is diversified by hills and valleys; the soil is good, and produces white oak and walnut in abundance. There is but little waste land in the town: the uplands are inferior to none for grazing, and the intervales afford excellent tillage. Newfane exhibits a great variety of minerals, among which are some of value. Perhaps no town in the state presents a more inviting field for the mineralogist than this.
There are two pleasant villages in the town. The centre village contains the county buildings: it is on elevated land, and commands a very extensive and delightful prospect. Population, 1830, 1,441.
Windham county. County town.—Newfane lies about 100 miles S. from Montpelier and 12 N.W. from Brattleborough [Brattleboro]. First settled, 1766. The town is watered by a branch of West river, and several other streams. The surface of the town is diversified by hills and valleys; the soil is good, and produces white oak and walnut in abundance. There is but little waste land in the town: the uplands are inferior to none for grazing, and the intervales afford excellent tillage. Newfane exhibits a great variety of minerals, among which are some of value. Perhaps no town in the state presents a more inviting field for the mineralogist than this.
There are two pleasant villages in the town. The centre village contains the county buildings: it is on elevated land, and commands a very extensive and delightful prospect. Population, 1830, 1,441.
1840 - Population of Newfane, Vermont - 1,043
1849 - Newfane
Windham Co. County town. The town is watered by a branch of West River, and several other streams. The surface of the town is diversified by hills and valleys ; the soil is good, and produces white oak and walnut in abundance. There is but little waste land in the town ; the uplands are inferior to none for grazing, and the intervales afford excellent tillage. Newfane exhibits a great variety of minerals, among which are some of value. Perhaps no town in the State presents a more inviting field for the mineralogist than this.
There are two pleasant villages in the town. The centre village contains the county buildings ; it is on elevated land, and commands a very extensive and delightful prospect
Boundaries. North by Townshend, east by Dummerston, Putney, and Brookline, west by Wardsborough and Dover, and south by Marlborough.
First Settlers. The settlement of this town was commenced in the month of May, 1766, by Dea. Jonathan Park, Nathaniel Stedman, and Ebenezer Dyer, who...
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There are two pleasant villages in the town. The centre village contains the county buildings ; it is on elevated land, and commands a very extensive and delightful prospect
Boundaries. North by Townshend, east by Dummerston, Putney, and Brookline, west by Wardsborough and Dover, and south by Marlborough.
First Settlers. The settlement of this town was commenced in the month of May, 1766, by Dea. Jonathan Park, Nathaniel Stedman, and Ebenezer Dyer, who...
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1854 - Newfane
Newfane, a township in Windham co., Vermont, 100 miles S. from Montpelier. Population, 1304.
1895 - Newfane
Newfane, a post-village, capital of Windham co., Vt., on the Central Vermont Railroad, 13 miles N.W. of Brattleborough.
1906
Newfane, a post-village, capital of Windham co., Vt., in Newfane township (town), on the Central Vermont R., 13 miles NW. of Brattleboro, its banking point. Pop. of the town in 1900, 905.
There are plenty of places to go and things to do in Newfane and its surrounding areas. Here's a list to get you started:
Newfane Village:
Start your exploration in the heart of Newfane at the village center. This area is known for its well-preserved historic buildings, including the iconic Newfane Congregational Church, which was built in 1824.
Newfane Common:
Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the Newfane Common, a lovely green space in the center of town. It's a great place to relax, have a picnic, or simply take in the beautiful surroundings.
Newfane Heritage Festival:
If you happen to visit in early autumn, don't miss the Newfane Heritage Festival. This annual event features craft vendors, local food, live music, and a classic Vermont country fair atmosphere.
Williamsville Covered Bridge:
Just a short drive from Newfane, you'll find the historic Williamsville Covered Bridge. It's a great spot for photos and a quintessential New England experience.
Vermont Artisan Designs:
This local gallery and shop in Brattleboro (about 10 miles south of Newfane) showcases a wide range of...
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Start your exploration in the heart of Newfane at the village center. This area is known for its well-preserved historic buildings, including the iconic Newfane Congregational Church, which was built in 1824.
Newfane Common:
Enjoy a leisurely stroll around the Newfane Common, a lovely green space in the center of town. It's a great place to relax, have a picnic, or simply take in the beautiful surroundings.
Newfane Heritage Festival:
If you happen to visit in early autumn, don't miss the Newfane Heritage Festival. This annual event features craft vendors, local food, live music, and a classic Vermont country fair atmosphere.
Williamsville Covered Bridge:
Just a short drive from Newfane, you'll find the historic Williamsville Covered Bridge. It's a great spot for photos and a quintessential New England experience.
Vermont Artisan Designs:
This local gallery and shop in Brattleboro (about 10 miles south of Newfane) showcases a wide range of...
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