Duxbury, Vermont, USA (South) (Dowsville)
1849 - Duxbury

Washington Co. The south and western parts of this township are mountainous, and incapable of settlement. Nearly all the inhabitants are confined to the margin of Winooski River, and the north-eastern parts of the township. This township is watered by Winooski River, which forms the northern boundary, by Duxbury branch, on which is a considerable settlement, and several small branches of Mad River. The natural bridge over Winooski River is between this town and Waterbury, and near it are some curious caverns.

Boundaries. North by Waterbury and a part of Bolton, from which it is separated by Winooski River, east by Moretown, south by Fayston, and west by Huntington and a part of Bolton.

First Settlers. The settlement of this township was commenced about the year 1786.

Productions of the Soil. Wheat, 1,293 bushels; Indian corn, 2,714 bushels; potatoes, 27,910 bushels; hay, 2,289 tons ; maple sugar, 26,374 pounds ; wool, 4,837 pounds.

Distances. Eleven miles west from Montpelier. The Northern Railroad passes through Waterbury, on the opposite side of the Winooski.

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

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