Pawlet, Vermont, USA (West Pawlet)
1849 - Pawlet

Rutland Co. Pawlet River runs south-westerly nearly through the centre of the town, and Indian River, which runs the same course across the south-west corner. The latter rises from a spring of pure water, sufficiently large to carry a grist mill. It abounds in trout, and takes its name from the great number of Indians who formerly resorted here for the purpose of fishing. Pawlet is divided nearly in the centre by a range of mountains, extending through it from south to north. The most remarkable summit is a little north of the centre, and is called Haystack Mountain. The soil is dry and warm, easily cultivated, and produces good crops of grain and grass.

Boundaries. North by Wells, east by Danbj, south by Rupert, and west by Granville, N. Y.

First Settlers. The settlement of the tOAvn was commenced in 1761, by Simeon Barton and Win. Fairfield.

First Ministers. A Congregational Church was organized August 8, 1781. The Rev. Lewis Beebe, the first settled minister, was settled over it from June 14, 1787, to May 6, 1791; the Rev. John Griswold. from Oct. 23, 1793, to Aug. 11, 1830.

Productions of the Soil. Wheat, 2,477 bushels; Indian corn, 10,950 bushels ; potatoes, 41,920 bushels ; hay, 6,931 tons; maple sugar, 10,300 pounds; wool, 49,422 pounds.

Distances. Twenty-one miles southwest from Rutland, and twenty-seven south-east from Whitehall, N. Y.

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

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