Elmore, Vermont, USA
1849 - Elmore

LAMOILLE CO. Fordway, or Elmore Mountain, lies in the north-west part of the township, and is a considerable elevation. The remaining part of the surface is accessible and not very uneven. It is mostly timbered with hardwood, and the soil is of a middling quality. A part of the waters of this township pass off to the north into the River Lamoille, and a part to the south into Winooski River. Mead's Pond lies in the north-western part, and covers about 300 acres. There are three other small ponds within the township. Iron ore is found here in abundance.

Boundaries. North by Wolcott, east by Woodbury, south by Worcester, and west by Morristown.

First Settlers. The settlement of this township was commenced in July, 1790, by Martin and Jesse Elmore, James and Seth Olmstead, and Aaron Keeler, from Sharon and Norwalk, Connecticut. The Congregationalists and Methodists are the most numerous denominations of Christians.

Productions of the Soil. Wheat, 831 bushels ; Indian corn, 266 bushels ; potatoes, 2,170 bushels; hay, 1,310 tons ; maple sugar, 9,790 pounds ; wool, 3,958 pounds.

Distances. Eight miles south from Hydepark, and thirty-seven miles north from Montpelier.

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

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