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Hartford, Vermont The
Town of Hartford, Vermont is located in eastern Vermont along the New
Hampshire border. Within Hartford are five villages: Hartford, West
Hartford, Quechee, White River Junction, and Wilder. There are also
seven historic districts within Hartford: The White River Junction
Historic District, Quechee Historic Mill District, Hartford
Village Historic District, Wilder Village Historic District, Jericho
Rural Historic District, Christian Street Rural Historic District, and
West Hartford Village Historic District. Within these historic
districts is a rich agricultural history that dates back to the town's
chartering in 1761. The history of Hartford is largely based on several
agricultural industries that thrived through the 19th century. These
industries include sheep and dairy farming, maple sugar production, and
the production of woolen in mills. Unfortunately, many of these
agricultural industires are no longer in operation within the Town of
Hartford. However, a variety barns found within Hartford can provide us
with evidence and clues about farming in this area. The information
contained in this website is a result of the research that was
conducted on Hartford's agricultural history and the photographs of
Hartford barns that were taken during a windshield survey of the town.
Together, with this research and the images of the barns, this website
explores Hartford's agricultural history.
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