Springfield, Vermont, USA (North, West) (Goulds Mill) (Hardscrabble Corner)
1849 Springfield

Windsor Co. The land in Springfield is generally rich, with a deep soil suitable for grass or tillage ; on the rivers are extensive intervales, forming some of the most beautiful farms in the State.

The principal village is situated on Black River Falls, near the centre of the town. These falls are about four miles from the confluence of Black River with the Connecticut ; their descent is rapid over a rocky bed, about sixty rods, when the waters are contracted and precipitated fifty or sixty feet down an abrupt ledge into a narrow channel. This ravine extends about twelve rods ; it is sixty or seventy feet deep, and is walled by perpendicular ledges of mica slate. Over this ravine has been erected a bridge, from which may be had a full view of the falls. A mist constantly arises, in which may be seen, in a fair day, all the colors of the rainbow.

This is a very flourishing town, and the scenery around its neat and handsome village is delightful.

Boundaries. North by Weathersfield, east by Connecticut River, which separates it from Charlestown, N. H., south by Rockingham, and west by Chester, and a small part of Baltimore.

First Settlers. It was chartered August 20, 1761, containing 26,400 acres. Among the first settlers were Mr. Simeon Stevens and the Hon. Lewis R. Morris.

A gazetteer of Vermont... by John Hayward Boston - Tappan, Whittemore, and Mason 1849

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