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Winhall, Vermont, USA - Winhall, Vermont, USA - Birdseye View of Bondville, Vt.

Winhall is a town in Bennington County, Vermont. It's a popular destination for skiing and outdoor activities.


Half of the community of Stratton Mountain, part of Stratton Mountain Resort, is in the southern part of the town.

Bondville is an unincorporated village in the town of Winhall. Bondville hosts the smallest and oldest consecutive running fair in Vermont. The first year dating back to 1797.



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Winhall, Vermont, USA - Birdseye View of Bondville, Vt.
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Winhall, Vermont, USA - 1908 view of Bondville, Vt.
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Winhall, Vermont, USA - Burbank Place and School House, Bondville, Vermont, 1909
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Burbank Place and School House, Bondville, Vermont, 1909
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Hotel, Bondville, Vt.
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Winhall, Vermont, USA - Bondville among the Hills
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Discover Winhall: History, News, Travel, and Stories

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1839 - Winhall
Winhall, Vermont
Bennington county. Winhall is bounded on the W. by Manchester and is 33 miles S.W. from Windsor. This town was chartered in 1761, and its settlement commenced during the revolutionary war. Population, 1830, 571. The surface is rough, and the soil not very productive.

Winhall River rises in this town and affords it a good water power. It passes through a part of Jamaica, and joins West river in Londonderry.
The New England Gazetteer containing descriptions of all the states, counties and towns in New England: also descriptions of the principal mountains, rivers lakes, capes, bays, harbors, islands and fashionable resorts within that territory. By John Hayward, author of the Columbian Traveller, Religious Creeds, &c. &c. Boston: John Hayward. Boyd & White, Concord, N.H. 1839
1849 - Winhall
Bennington Co. This town was chartered in 1761, and its settlement commenced during the revolutionary war. The surface is rough, and the soil not very productive.

Winhall River rises in this town, and affords it a good water power. It passes through a part of Jamaica, and joins West River in Londonderry.

Boundaries. North by Peru, east by Jamaica and a part of Londonderry, south by Stratton, and west by Manchester.

First Minister. The Rev. B. Barrett was settled over the Congregational Church, in 1796.

Productions of the Soil. Wheat, 579 bushels ; Indian corn, 564 bushels ; potatoes, 17,388 bushels; hay, 1,466 tons ; maple sugar, 11,000 pounds ; wool, 1,590 pounds.

Distances. Thirty-three miles southwest from Windsor, and twenty-five miles north-east from Bennington.
A gazetteer of Vermont... by John Hayward Boston - Tappan, Whittemore, and Mason 1849
Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Winhall:
Stratton Mountain Resort: A premier destination for skiing and snowboarding during the winter months. In the summer, it transforms into a hub for golfing, hiking, and mountain biking. The resort also features a charming village with shops and restaurants.

Bromley Mountain: Another fantastic skiing and snowboarding spot, Bromley Mountain is great for families and offers a range of winter activities. During the summer, the Mountain Adventure Park offers thrilling rides and activities for all ages.

Hiking Trails: Winhall is surrounded by scenic hiking trails. The Long Trail, Vermont's oldest long-distance hiking trail, passes through the area. Hike to the top of Stratton Mountain for breathtaking views, or explore other trails like the Lye Brook Falls Trail.

Lye Brook Falls: A stunning waterfall nestled in the Lye Brook Wilderness area. It's accessible via the Lye Brook Falls Trail, a moderate hike that's approximately 2.7 miles one way. The reward is a picturesque waterfall... Read MORE...

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