History of Chester, Vermont, USA

Chester, Vermont
Windsor county. First settled 1764. Population, 1830, 2,320. Three considerable streams form William's river and give Chester a good water power. The land is uneven, but fertile and productive. This is a very pleasant town, with two handsome villages, manufactures of various kinds, and about 10,000 sheep. This is a great throughfare for travellers from the eastern part of New England to the Hudson river, near Troy, N.Y. The passage over the Green Mountains, from Chester to Manchester, is considered the best in this part of the state. Chester lies 16 miles S.S.W. from Windsor, 79 S. from Montpelier, and about 30 E.N.E. from Manchester.

Windsor Co. William's River is formed in this township by the union of three considerable branches. These branches unite, nearly in the same place, and about one and a half miles south-east of the two villages ; they constitute the principal waters, heading in the towns of Andover, Ludlow, and Windham. No natural pond, cave, or Indian name or relic was ever known or recorded in this town The surface is considerably diversified with hills and valleys, but the soil is generally I good ; the uplands yield excellent pasturage, and when newly cleared, produce abundance of grain. The intervales are rich and fertile, producing good crops of rye, corn, barley, oats, peas, beans, potatoes, &c. The roads are now all free, remarkably well laid, level and well wrought for such an uneven township, mainly following streams. Timber, mostly hard wood, with some hemlock, spruce, and pine. Minerals, granite, actynolite, augite chlorite, common and potter's clay, cyanite, epidote, feldspar, garnet,...

We had one of the greatest floods last week known since 1830.

In Chester, Mr. David Johnson was drowned. While crossing a bridge over a branch of Williams river, it was swept off, and he fell into the stream. He was about 60 years of age.

Chester, a post-township of Windsor county, Vermont, 80 miles S. of Montpelier. Population, 2001.

CHESTER, Vt., Feb. 23. - A big snowplow on the Central Vermont Railroad, pushed by two engines, left the rails and tumbled down an embankment two miles above Ludlow this morning. The snowplow was smashed and one engine. The snowplow was smashed and one engine was shattered. Section Boss Brown of Bellows Falls was fatally injured and Roadmaster Sheehan of Rutland had both legs broken.

Chester, a post-village of Windsor co., Vt., in Chester township, on Williams River, and on the Central Vermont Railroad, 39 miles S.E. of Rutland. It has 3 churches and a graded school. The township has manufactures of carriages, lumber, boots, sash, &c. Pop. of the township, 2052.

The Chester Green: Start your visit in the heart of Chester at the town green. It's a picturesque spot with a quintessential white steepled church, historic homes, and well-maintained gardens. Take a leisurely stroll around the green, and you'll instantly feel the small-town charm.

Visit the Chester Historical Society: If you're interested in the town's history, stop by the Chester Historical Society. You can learn about the town's origins and see artifacts from its past. They often have exhibits that shed light on the area's history, and the volunteers are friendly and knowledgeable.

Vermont Country Store: A trip to Chester wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Vermont Country Store. It's an iconic place where you can find all sorts of nostalgic goods, from candies you remember from your childhood to household items that have a vintage charm.

Explore the Art Galleries: Chester has a thriving arts scene, and you can explore various art galleries featuring works by local ...