Groton, Vermont, USA (Groton Pond) (Rickers Mills) (Rickers) (West Groton)
1849 - Groton

Caledonia Co. The surface of this township is generally uneven, rough and stony. There is, however, some very good land, both in the northeast and south-western parts. The timber is mostly spruce and hemlock, interspersed with maple, beech and birch. This township is watered by Wells River and some of its branches, which afford several good mill privileges. There are also several natural ponds. Wells River Pond, through which Wells River passes, is in the north part, and is three miles long and three quarters of a mile wide. Little Pond, in the south-eastern part, covers about 100 acres, and lies in the course of Wells River. Kettle Pond, so called on account of Mr. Hosmer, a hunter, having lost a small kettle in its vicinity, lies in the north-west corner, and covers about forty acres. The south branch rises in Harris' Gore, and running nearly east through the south part of the town, joins Wells River just below Little Pond. In the south part of the township is an extensive bank of white clay or marl, which is a very good substitute for chalk, and which has been used instead of lime in plastering, and is said to answer a very good purpose.

Boundaries. North by Peacham, east by Ryegate, south by Topsham, and west by Harris' Gore.

First Settlers. The settlement of the township was commenced in 1787, by Messrs. James, Abbott, Morse, and Osmore. John James was the first male child born in town. The wife of a Mr. Page, in this town, was, in 1819, delivered of four male children at a birth.

Productions of the Soil. Wheat, 2,185 bushels; Indian corn, 2,967 bushels; potatoes, 31,095 bushels'; hay, 2,009 tons ; maple sugar, 20,530 pounds ; wool, 4,001 pounds.

Distances. Fifteen miles south-west from Danville, and thirty-five southeast from Montpelier. The Connecticut River Railroad passes near this town.

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

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