Wallingford, Vermont, USA (East, South)
1849 - Wallingford

Rutland Co. This town is watered by Otter Creek, Mill River, and by three ponds, one of which, Hirams Pond, covering an area of 350 acres, lies on very elevated ground, and is one of the principal sources of Otter Creek. The other ponds are of less size, and less elevated. These mountain ponds are very handsome, and contain fish. The soil of the town is generally good ; that on the banks of Otter Creek is very fertile and productive. Wallingford produces all the varieties of grain, grass, &c., and feeds a large number of sheep.

A range of primitive limestone passes through the western part of the town, in which have been opened several quarries of excellent marble. Green Hill, situated near the centre, is composed almost entirely of quartz. A part of White Rocks, belonging to the Green Mountain range, appears to be granite, the rest quartz. At the foot of White Rocks are large cavities, formed by the fallen rocks, called the icebeds, in which ice is found in abundance through the summer season.

There are some valuable manufacturing establishments in Wallingford, and a flourishing trade. The village is pleasantly located on the banks of Otter Creek, near one of the ponds. It contains some, handsome buildings, and presents a variety of picturesque scenery.

Boundaries. North by Clarendon, east by Mount Holly, south by Mount Tabor, and west by Tinmouth.

First Settlers. The settlement was commenced in 1773, by Abraham Jackson and family. The early settlers were mostly emigrants from Connecticut.

First Ministers. The Baptist Church was the first organized in town, and Elder Henry Green was the first settled minister. The Congregational Church was organized about 1802, when they settled the Rev. Benjamin Osbom.

Productions of the Soil. Wheat, 2,614 bushels ; Indian corn, 7,384 bushels ; potatoes, 38.775 bushels; hay, 5,216 tons; maple sugar, 17,715 pounds; wool, 14,560 pounds.

Distances. Ten miles south by east from Rutland, and forty-two north north-east from Bennington.

The Southern Railroad, between Boston and Burlington, passes through the town.

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

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