Vermont, one of the New England states, is bounded on the north by Canada (Quebec); on the east by New Hampshire, from which it is separated in part by the Connecticut River; on the south by Massachusetts; and on the west by New York, from which it is separated in part by Lake Champlain. It lies between about 42º 44′ and 45º north latitude, and between 71º 28′ and 73º 26′ west longitude. The state measures about 160 miles from north to south and about 90 miles from east to west. It contains approximately 9,615 square miles, or 6,153,600 acres.
This state project is part of the much larger American History & Genealogy Project or better known by the abbreviation of AHGP. It has been in existence online since 2000 and over the years has been spread out across the web. These pages are an attempt to consolidate it under one website of the larger project.
Vermont Information
Vermont History
- Indian Tribes of Vermont
- Early History of Vermont
- The Green Mountain Boys
- A History of the Battle of Bennington Vermont
- The Vermont Antiquarian, Volume I
- Vermont Military Forts
- Vermont Forts Prior to 1902
- Vermont Historical Gazetteer
- WPA Life Histories from Vermont
Vermont Genealogy
- Notes on the Genealogy of the Bethel Vermont Wilson Family
- Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty Land Warrants
- Vermont Cemetery Records
- Vermont Census Records
- Vermont Army, and Air Corps WWII Casualties
- Vermont Navy, Marines, Coast Guard World War II Casualties
County History and Genealogy
Addison County
- History of Addison County Vermont
This collection is a resource on the history and people of Addison County, Vermont. It includes detailed town histories, covering topics such as early settlements, churches, industries, military service, and municipal organization for communities like Addison, Bridport, Bristol, and Cornwall. In addition to these town histories, the collection features hundreds of individual biographies and biographical sketches of the men and women who shaped the county’s development—from early settlers and local officials to business leaders, clergy, and veterans. Each title listed serves as a link to its respective article, allowing readers to explore Addison County’s history through its communities and the lives of its residents.
Bennington County
Caledonia County
Chittenden County
- 1882-1883 Gazetteer and business directory of Chittenden County, Vermont
- Huntington Vermont Annual Reports 1904-1967
- History of Shelburne Vermont
The history of Shelburne, Vermont, traces its charter in 1763 through the challenges faced by early settlers, including conflicts with New York and a Revolutionary War siege. It chronicles the town’s economic shifts from potash and sheep farming to the establishment of the Webb Estate and Shelburne Museum. The narrative details the development of civic infrastructure, including schools and utilities, and reflects on the post-war population boom that transformed Shelburne into a suburban community focused on recreation and craftsmanship.
Essex County
Franklin County
Grand Isle County
Lamoille County
Orange County
Orleans County
Rutland County
- Records of the Baptist Church at Ira Vermont, 1783-1924
A complete list of more than 1,000 members who have belonged to this Church since its organization, in chronological order as nearly as can be determined by the records of the times, giving the date and manner of reception and demission so far as recorded.
Washington County
- Barre, Vermont, Marriages, 1793-1850
- Barre in the Great Flood of 1927
- Moretown Vermont Annual Reports 1910-1957
Windham County
- 1875-1876 Brattleboro Vermont Directory
- 1923 Brattleboro Vermont Directory
- Records of Rockingham, Windham County, Vermont
Windsor County
- History and Genealogy of Baltimore Vermont
Annie M. Pollard’s 1954 work provides a detailed examination of Baltimore, Vermont’s history, tracing its origins as a part of Cavendish until its independence in 1793 due to geographic challenges. The book explores the town’s early years, highlighting the development of industry, education, infrastructure, and social welfare through town records and personal narratives. Pollard’s dedication as a public servant and her interest in local genealogy enrich the account, painting a picture of a resilient rural community with a unique identity shaped by its small size and self-reliance. - History and Genealogy of Hartford Vermont
History of Hartford, Vermont, July 4, 1761–April 4, 1889, published in 1889, is a comprehensive town history compiled by William Howard Tucker and issued by The Free Press Association of Burlington. The work covers the period from the chartering of Hartford in 1761, shortly after the close of the French and Indian War, through the late nineteenth century. It was undertaken to preserve, in permanent form, the documentary and narrative record of the town’s origin, settlement, organization, and development. It also includes biographical sketches and extended genealogies of prominent Hartford families, along with an 1889 business directory and detailed indexes.
Middlebury College Records
- The Middlebury Campus, 1905-2007
The Middlebury Campus was a newspaper published by the Middlebury college since 1905 and most issues from 1905-2007 have been placed online digitally. - Middlebury College Online Digital Archives
he following historic texts have been placed online by the college for free research at the Internet Archive. I have collated from their list of over 15,000 texts those which I feel can be beneficial to the genealogist.
Cities and Towns in Vermont
The state of Vermont currently has a total of 254 cities and towns.
Addison, Albany, Alburgh, Andover, Arlington, Athens, Averill, Avery’s Gore, Bakersfield, Baltimore, Barnard, Barnet, Barre City, Barre Town, Barton, Belvidere, Bennington, Benson, Berkshire, Berlin, Bethel, Bloomfield, Bolton, Bradford, Braintree, Brandon, Brattleboro, Bridgewater, Bridport, Brighton, Bristol, Brookfield, Brookline, Brownington, Brunswick, Buels Gore, Burke, Burlington, Cabot, Calais, Cambridge, Canaan, Castleton, Cavendish, Charleston, Charlotte, Chelsea, Chester, Chittenden, Clarendon, Colchester, Concord, Corinth, Cornwall, Coventry, Craftsbury, Danby, Danville, Derby, Dorset, Dover, Dummerston, Duxbury, East Haven, East Montpelier, Eden, Elmore, Enosburgh, Essex, Fair Haven, Fairfax, Fairfield, Fairlee, Fayston, Ferdinand, Ferrisburgh, Fletcher, Franklin, Georgia, Glastenbury, Glover, Goshen, Grafton, Granby, Grand Isle, Granville, Greensboro, Groton, Guildhall, Guilford, Halifax, Hancock, Hardwick, Hartford, Hartland, Highgate, Hinesburg, Holland, Hubbardton, Huntington, Hyde Park, Ira, Irasburg, Isle La Motte, Jamaica, Jay, Jericho, Johnson, Killington, Kirby, Landgrove, Leicester, Lemington, Lewis, Lincoln, Londonderry, Lowell, Ludlow, Lunenburg, Lyndon, Maidstone, Manchester, Marlboro, Marshfield, Mendon, Middlebury, Middlesex, Middletown Springs, Milton, Monkton, Montgomery, Montpelier, Moretown, Morgan, Morristown, Mount Holly, Mount Tabor, New Haven, Newark, Newbury, Newfane, Newport City, Newport Town, North Hero, Northfield, Norton, Norwich, Orange, Orwell, Panton, Pawlet, Peacham, Peru, Pittsfield, Pittsford, Plainfield, Plymouth, Pomfret, Poultney, Pownal, Proctor, Putney, Randolph, Reading, Readsboro, Richford, Richmond, Ripton, Rochester, Rockingham, Roxbury, Royalton, Rupert, Rutland, Ryegate, Salisbury, Sandgate, Searsbug, Shaftsbury, Sharon, Sheffield, Shelburne, Sheldon, Shoreham, Shrewsbury, Somerset, South Burlington, South Hero, Springfield, St. Albans City, St. Albans Town, St. George, St. Johnsbury, Stamford, Stannard, Starksboro, Stockbridge, Stowe, Strafford, Stratton, Sudbury, Sunderland, Sutton, Swanton, Thetford, Tinmouth, Topsham, Townshend, Troy, Tunbridge, Underhill, Vergennes, Vernon, Vershire, Victory, Waitsfield, Walden, Wallingford, Waltham, Wardsboro, Warner’s Grant, Warren, Warren’s Gore, Washington, Waterbury, Waterford, Waterville, Weathersfield, Wells, West Fairlee, West Haven, West Rutland, West Windsor, Westfield, Westford, Westminster, Westmore, Weston, Weybridge, Wheelock, Whiting, Whitingham, Williamstown, Williston, Wilmington, Windham, Windsor, Winhall, Winooski, Wolcott, Woodbury, Woodford, Woodstock, and Worcester.
Need the above list in a different format? Then view our text lists of current cities and towns in Vermont.
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