Sharon, Vermont, USA
1849 - Sharon

Windsor Co. White River passes through Sharon, and affords it an abundant water power. Here are mills for the manufacture of woollen goods, paper, and other articles It contains a handsome and flourishing village. The surface of the town is broken, but the soil is warm and productive.

Boundaries. North by Strafford, east by Norwich, south by Pomfret, and west by Royalton.

First Settlers. The settlement of Sharon was commenced about the year 1765, by emigrants from Connecticut. As near as can be ascertained, Robert Havens and family were the first who wintered in the town.

First Ministers. The Congregational was the first church formed, and was organized September 11, 1782. The Rev. Lathrop Thompson was ordained over this church December 3, 1788, and dismissed March 16, 1793. The Rev. Sam'l Bascom was settled Mar.l2, 1806.

Productions of the Soil. Wheat, 2,774 bushels ; Indian corn, 9,142 bushels ; potatoes, 41,735 bushels; hay, 3,813 tons ; maple sugar, 8,580 pounds ; wool, 20,602 pounds.

Distances. Twenty-two miles north from Windsor, and thirty-four southeast from Montpelier.

The great Northern Railroad passes through Sharon.

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

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