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History of Winhall, Vermont, USA
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Also known as(Bondville)
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ABOUT THE PLACE
About Winhall
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.
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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VINTAGE WINHALL
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Birdseye View of Bondville, Vt.
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1908 view of Bondville, Vt.
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Burbank Place and School House, Bondville, Vermont, 1909
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Hotel, Bondville, Vt.
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Burbank Place, Bondville, Vt.
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Bondville among the Hills
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River St., Bondville, Vt.
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Street view of Bondville, Vt.
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Bridge over Winhall River, Bondville, Vt.
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Johnson's Store, Bondville, Vt.
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View of Bondville, Vt. - A typical Green Mt. Village
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Post Office, Bondville, Vt.
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LOCAL HISTORY
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1791 - Population of Winhall, Vermont - 155
1800 - Population of Winhall, Vermont - 212
1810 - Population of Winhall, Vermont - 429
1820 - Population of Winhall, Vermont - 428
1830 - Population of Winhall, Vermont - 571
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.
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.
1840 - Population of Winhall, Vermont - 576
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.
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.
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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...
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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...
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