History of Hyde Park, Vermont, USA

1839 - Hyde Park
Hyde Park, Vermont
Lamoille county. County town. The Lamoille, Green, and other rivers give this town a great water power, some of which is advantageously improved. The soil is generally of a good quality and easily cultivated. It lies 24 miles N. from Montpelier and 32 N.E. from Burlington. Population, 1830, 823. First settled, 1787.
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1849 Hydepark
Lamoille Co. Hydepark is the county town. The Lamoille, Green, and other rivers give this town a great water power, some of which is advantageously improved. The soil is generally of a good quality and easily cultivated.

There are in the north-east part of the town twelve ponds, containing from one half to fifty acres, beside several smaller ones. Trout have been abundant in most of them, but are becoming more scarce. Some of them have names, such as Great Pond, Clear Pond, George's Pond, Zack's Pond, Mud Pond, &c.

Hydepark village is situated in the south-west part of the town, on a beautiful elevated plain ; it contains a court house, jail, and jail house, built in 1836, by the inhabitants of the town, at which time it became the seat of justice for Lamoille County.

This town, having so valuable a water power, and being surrounded by a country rich in agricultural and mineral productions, and rapidly increasing in its manufacturing interest, it would not surprise the... Read MORE...

1854 - Hydepark
Hydepark, a post-village, capital of Lamoille co., Vermont, on the road from Troy to Waterbury, 28 miles N. of Montpelier. It contains a court house, a jail, 1 church, 3 stores, 2 taverns, 1 saw mill, and various manufacturing establishments. Population, about 260; of the township, 1107.
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1876 - Lighning don't seem to have much effect upon Eli Jewett of Hydepark.
The other day, during a thunder shower, Eli got pretty wet and started from the hay field to the house, when the lighning descended and having nothing else to do tore a hole through Eli's straw hat, and then quietly trickled down his back into the mother earth. Jewet was slighly nonplussed as to what was the matter, but finally concluded that a mosquito had kicked him, and passed quietly along.
St Albans Daily Messenger
St Albans, Vermont
July 21, 1876

1895 - Hyde Park
Hyde Park, a post-village, capital of Lamoille co., Vt., in Hyde Park township, on the Lamoille River, and on the Vermont division of the Portland & Ogdensburg Railroad, 52 miles W.N.W. of St. Johnsbury, and about 26 miles N. of Montpelier. It has the Lamoille Central Academy, a court-house, 5 churches, a national bank, a savings bank, a newspaper office, and manufactures of carriages, lumber, butter-tubs, and hard wood flooring. It is surrounded by beautiful scenery. Pop. of the township, 1633.
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1906 - AGED MAN STRUCK BY TRAIN. Charles Gorzey of Johnson, Receives Injuries Which May Prove Fatal.
(Special to The Messenger.)

Morrisville, Aug. 6. - Charles Gorzey, of Johnson, a man 84 years old, was struck by the way freight just below Hyde Park Saturday afternoon and probably fatally injured. He had been berrying and was standing near the track when the train passed, being struck by one of the cars and hurled into the ditch, a distance of several feet. He was injured about the head and side. Dr. C. S. Leach, of Hyde Park, was called and the man was made as comfortable as possible and taken to his home in Johnson. Doctor Leach came from Johnson this morning and said the patient was not as well and probably would live only a short time.
St. Albans Messenger
St. Albans, Vermont
August 6, 1906

1908 - Lost an Eye
While playing with a rifle Isadore Whitcomb, the thirteen-year-old daughter of Charles Whitcomb, of Hyde Park, received a shot in the right eye, inflicting a wound so severe that it was necessary to remove the eye.
St Albans Daily Messenger
St Albans, Vermont
August 29, 1908

1910 - BAD FIRE AT HYDE PARK. Jail, Court-House, Town Hall, Church, Store and Residence Reduced to Ashes.
A fire that started in the county jail at Hyde Park yesterday spread until the jail, court-house, town hall, Congregational church, one store and 13 residences or tenements had been laid to ashes. Twenty families are homeless. The damage is estimated at $100,000. Originating presumably from a defective stovepipe between the first and second stories of the jail, the fire gained headway so rapidly that efforts to save the building were soon seen to be useless and attention was directed to endangered neighboring structures. The two prisoners, both minor offenders whom the jail held, were released, and with a will they turned to fight the flames. help was summoned from Morristown, Johnson and Stowe, all of which sent their entire fire-fighting forces to aid. Their combined efforts, however, could not prevent the spread of the flames for several hours. When finally under control an area half a mile long on the main street had been swept by the fire. Hyde Park is the seat of Lamoille... Read MORE...

1916
Hydepark, a banking post-village, capital of Lamoille co., Vt., in Hydepark township (town), on the Lamoille River and on the St. Johnsbury and Lake Champlain R., 26 miles N. of Montpelier. It has manufactures of lumber, leather, etc. Pop. of the town in 1900, 1472, of the village, 422.
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1918 - Accident
While at work on his auto Harry Foss, of Hyde Park, cranked his machine, in his garage, and, the gear being on, the car went through the end of the building carrying Foss with it. It tore out a big hole and meandered down into the garden before being stopped. The guard rail saved Foss from injury.
St. Albans Messenger
St. Albans, Vermont
July 4, 1918

Here's a list of places to go and things to do in Hyde Park and the surrounding area:
Green River Reservoir State Park: This state park is a hidden gem for outdoor enthusiasts. You can go canoeing, kayaking, fishing, or hiking around the pristine reservoir. It's a serene and tranquil spot to enjoy nature.

Stowe: Just a short drive from Hyde Park, Stowe is a well-known resort town with great shopping, dining, and outdoor activities. Take a stroll through the picturesque village, visit the Stowe Recreation Path, or explore Smugglers' Notch State Park.

Lamoille Valley Rail Trail: If you enjoy biking or walking, the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail is a fantastic 93-mile-long trail that passes through Hyde Park. You can take a leisurely ride or hike along the scenic route.

Sterling Falls Gorge: This beautiful natural attraction is located in nearby Stowe. It's a short, easy hike to the falls, making it a great family outing. The cascading water and lush surroundings make for a perfect picnic spot.

Johnson State College: If you're interested in the arts, check out the ... Read MORE...