Statistical and Historical Account of the County of Addison, Vermont: Written at the Request of the Historical Society of Middlebury (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Samuel Swift

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332087611 ISBN 13: 9780332087610

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover the roots of Addison County, Vermont, through a detailed county history that blends geography, settlement, and local records.

This classic work sets the stage by outlining the county’s territory, land, and early development. It explains how Addison County formed, its boundaries, and how geography shaped farming, towns, and community life. Rich with archival notes, it also shares how local histories were gathered and the people who helped preserve them for future generations.

Alongside the narrative, the book offers practical glimpses into the county’s governance, industry, and demographics. It includes context for the region’s towns, the evolution of its courts and offices, and the role of the Historical Society in collecting and publishing local histories.

• Key insights into the county’s formation, boundaries, and physical landscape
• Descriptions of towns, soils, streams, mountains, and agricultural potential
• Notes on early governance, officers, and the process of compiling local histories
• Historical excerpts that illuminate the county’s development within Vermont

Ideal for readers of Vermont local history, genealogy researchers, and anyone curious about how Addison County came to be.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332087611
• ISBN 13: 9780332087610
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 142