History of Royalton, Vermont, USA

Royalton, Vermont
Windsor county. The surface of this town is somewhat rough and mountainous, but the soil is good, particularly on the banks of White river, by which it is watered.

This town was first settled in 1771, and for many years endured great suffering from Indian hostility. This is an excellent township for grazing, and its agricultural products are considerable. It has a pleasant village and an academy.

Royalton is 30 miles S. from Montpelier and 25 N.N.W. from Windsor. Population, in 1830, 1,893.

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...