Chittenden, Vermont, USA
1849 - Chittenden

Rutland Co. The north-west part of this town is watered by Philadelphia River, which falls into Otter Creek at Pittsford. Tweed River rises in the eastern part, and falls into White River. The south-western part is watered by East Creek. Near Philadelphia River is a mineral spring, and among the mountains are some caverns, but they are little known. The town is interesting on account of its minerals. Iron ore of good quality is found here in abundance, and also manganese. Large quantities of iron ore are raised annually, much of which is smelted at the works in Pittsford. The manganese is found at unequal depths below the surface.

Boundaries. Northerly by Goshen, easterly by Pittsfield. southerly by Mendon, and west by Pittsford and a part of Brandon.

First Settlers. The settlement of this township was commenced about the close of the revolutionary war, but much of it being mountainous remains unsettled.

The most distinguished man who resided here was Aaron Beach. He fought under Wolf on the Heights of Abraham, served his country through the war of the revolution, and was prevented only by the solicitations of friends from being with the Green Mountain Boys in the battle of Plattsburg.

First Ministers. The Methodists erected a house of worship in 1832, and the Congregationalists in 1833.

Productions of the Soil. Wheat, 1,115 bushels : Indian corn, 2,379 bushels ; potatoes, 16,830 bushels; hay, 1,970 tons; maple sugar, 11,790 pounds; wool, 9,202 pounds.

Distances. Twelve miles north by east from Rutland, and forty south west from Montpelier.

The great Southern Railroad passes through the vicinity of this town.

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

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