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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMYBK_site-of-first-ski-tow-in-the-united-states_Woodstock-VT.html
In January, 1934, on this pasture hill of Clinton Gilbert's farm an endless-rope tow, powered by a Model "T" Ford engine, hauled skiers uphill for the first time.This ingenious contraption launched a new era in winter sports.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXH7_missile-site_Alburg-VT.html
First Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Site east of the Mississippi River. Built 1960 - 1962 by the U.S. Air Force.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXH6_historic-lake-islands-samuel-de-champlain_Alburg-VT.html
These islands were first seen by a European in 1609, when Samuel de Champlain explored the Lake which bears his name and claimed them for the King of France. Ceded in 1763 to Britain, they became part of the Royal Colony of New York. After 1776, s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMXBE_a-place-of-pilgrimage_Isle-La-Motte-VT.html
Many centuries before Samuel de Champlain's July 1609 landfall, Isle La Mottte had been a meeting place for the lake's neighboring native peoples. The Wonbanakiak on the eastern shore called the land Bitawbagw, or "the waters between," while the I…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWS5_old-court-house_Newbury-VT.html
Here stood from 1773 to 1801 the old court house with jail connected for Gloucester County New York, which became Orange County Vermont. It was used for a meeting house until 1788. The Legislature of 1787 met in this building. A few rods northerly…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMWDN_fort-bridgman-marker_Vernon-VT.html
Fort BridgmanThe first white settlementIn Vernon, Vt.Built in 1737,The scene of many Indian massacresSacked and burned by the IndiansFor the third timeJune 27, 1755,After having slainCaleb HoweAnd taken captive fourteen personsAmong whom were his …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMU5H_american-literary-scientific-and-military-academy_Norwich-VT.html
This tablet marks the site of the American Literary, Scientific, and Military Academy. Founded by Captain Alden Partridge in 1819 and incorporated as the Norwich University by the General Assembly of the State of Vermont in 1834. Following a disas…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTZZ_missisquoi-village-and-mission_Swanton-VT.html
The ancient Missisquoi / Mazipskoik Abenaki village was the region's focal point into the 1760's. In 1744, Jesuits built a cabin which served into the 1790's as the first longterm Christian mission in Vermont. Speculators took much of the Abenaki …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTLZ_the-gage-accident_Cavendish-VT.html
One of the most remarkable events in medical history occured about ? mile (1 km) from here.On 13th September 1848, Phineas P. Gage, a railroad construction foreman from Lebanon (NH), suffered massive brain damage when a 3ft 7in (107 cm) long, 13? …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMTE1_colonel-elisha-sheldon_Sheldon-VT.html
In 1776, at the request of General Washington, Elisha Sheldon was commissioned by Congress to raise a regiment of cavalry. Named the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons, the unit served with distinction throughout the Revolutionary War. In 1791, Colone…