History of Sunderland, Vermont, USA

Sunderland, Vermont
Bennington county. This town was first settled in 1765. It lies 87 miles S.S.W. from Montpelier and 15 N. by E. from Bennington. Population, 1830, 463. The town is watered by several ponds, Battenkill river and Roaring brook. There is some fine land along the streams, in Sunderland, excellent mill sites, and lead ore in granular limestone.

Bennington Co. The Battenkill River passes through the north-western part of this town, in a south-westerly direction. On this stream are some fine alluvial fiats, which are overflowed every spring. Roaring Branch originates in several large ponds in the eastern part of the town, and, running westerly, unites with the Battenkill in Arlington. On this stream are several excellent situations for mills and other machinery. The soil consists of alluvion, loam, and marl. Near the foot of the Green Mountains, the sulphate of iron is found in considerable quantities. On the side of the mountain a vein of lead ore has been discovered in granular limestone.

Boundaries. North by Manchester, east by Stratton, south by Glastenbury, and west by Arlington.

First Settlers. The settlement of Sunderland was commenced in 1766, by Messrs. Brownson, Bradley, Warrens, Evarts, Chipman, and Webb, emigrants from Connecticut.

First Minister. Rev. Chancey Lee was settled over the Congregational Church ...