History of Lyndon, Vermont, USA

Lyndon, Vermont
Caledonia county. First settled, 1788. It lies 34 miles N.E. from Montpelier and 10 N.N.E. from Danville. Population, 1830, 1,822. Lyndon is one of the best townships in the state: its surface is undulating, with a soil of rich loam, free from stone, easy to cultivate, and very productive of wool, cattle, pork, butter and cheese. It is admirably well watered by the Passumpsic and some of its tributaries. Two important falls of that river are in the town, one of 65 feet in the distance of 30 rods; the other of 18 feet. These are called Great and Little Falls, and afford a water power of great extent. Agaric mineral, used for chalk, and a good substitute for spanish white, is found here. The principal village is very pleasant and the seat of considerable business. The scenery about the town is picturesque and interesting. There is probably no interior town in the state that contains more valuable water privileges than Lyndon.

Caledonia Co. Lyndon is one of the best townships in the State ; its surface is undulating, with a soil of rich loam, free from stone, easy to cultivate, and very productive of wool, cattle, pork, butter, and cheese. It is well watered by the Passumpsic and some of its tributaries. Two important falls of that river are in the town ; one of sixty-five feet in the distance of thirty rods ; the other of eighteen feet. These are called Great and Little Falls and afford a water power of great extent. Agaric mineral, used for chalk, and a good substitute for Spanish white, is found here= The principal village is very pleasant, and the seat of considerable business. The scenery about the town is picturesque and interesting. There is probably no interior town in the State that contains more valuable water privileges than Lyndon.

Boundaries. North by Sutton and Burke, east by Kirby, south by St. Johnsbury, and west by Wheelock.

First Settler. The settlement of the town was commenced by...

A careful revision of the aggregate of insurance carried by the sufferers in Tuesday's fire at Lyndonville, Vt., places it at $120,000. Twenty-six buildings were burned, including nine mercantile blocks, a hotel, two livery stables, five dwellings, six barns and three storehouses. In all 31 business firms and 28 families were burned out, the only business block left being a brick one on Main street, with one grocery store and one furniture store in it.. Gov. Woodbury had signed a bill authorizing its water service. The citizens will probably rebuild with brick and expend the $40,000 in protection. There is a very general hopeful feeling, although the loss exceeds the insurance considerably, and a few had no insurance. Rebuilding will begin at once.

Lyndonville, Vt., Feb. 28. - The lives of a score of lodgers were threatened early this evening by a $25,000 fire that destroyed the Tarbell block on Depot street. Mrs. J. M. Caff, 73 years old, who had to be carried from an upper story, is in a critical condition tonight from suffocation and shock. Mrs. G. B. Allyn, who leaped from the second story, is suffering from a badly sprained wrist.

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Lyndon State College: Start your visit by exploring Lyndon State College. The campus features beautiful architecture, including the historic Vail Hall. You can take a leisurely walk around the campus and enjoy its scenic surroundings.

Lyndon Outing Club: If you're visiting during the winter months, Lyndon Outing Club is the place to go for skiing and snowboarding. It's a local favorite for outdoor winter activities and has well-maintained slopes suitable for all skill levels.

Burke Mountain: Just a short drive from Lyndon, Burke Mountain is a popular destination for both summer and winter activities. In the winter, it's a fantastic spot for skiing and snowboarding, while in the summer, you can enjoy hiking, mountain biking, and scenic chairlift rides.

Kingdom Trails: Located in East Burke, Kingdom Trails is a network of over 100 miles of mountain biking and hiking trails. It's one of the top mountain biking destinations in the country, known for its beautiful wooded paths and ...