Guilford (Vermont)

Windham County

50-30925

Guilford is a municipality in the state of Vermont in the United States. The 2,121 inhabitants ( according to the census of 2010 ) make their money primarily by agriculture. In addition, Guilford serves as a bedroom community for commuters in the northern neighboring Brattleboro. The undertaken since the mid- 1980s attempt to build a winter sports industry in Guilford has had little success.

Guilford was in 1754 and in 1758 proclaimed again. It was one of the areas to which the colonies Massachusetts and New York were arguing; so the first proclamation by Massachusetts, the second was made by New York. The first settlers reached the area but not until 1761 Tensions between " Yorkist " and " Vermontisten ." - The groups of settlers from the above two countries - led to such strong disturbances that 1783 Ethan Allen was sent by the administration of Vermont, the conflict using to end by soldiers. This incident became known under the keyword " Guilford War". However, the tensions ended only in 1791 with the proclamation of Vermont as a state and the accession to the Union of the United States.

Located between the foothills of the north-western edge of the Appalachian Mountains and the southern edge of the Green Mountains, on the west bank of the Connecticut River, Guilford is known for its warm summers and snowy winters. The highest point of the municipality is the Gouvenor 's Mountain with a little more than 600 meters above sea level. The main settlement is drained by the Green River, via the a Covered Bridge.

The social needs of the village are two churches ( one Catholic monastery church and a branch of the United Church of Christ ) and served by a Historical Society. In addition, performs a Central School until the 8th grade. The medical care of citizens is ensured by a hospital in nearby Brattleboro. About the passing right by the place Interstate 91 Guilford is linked to the long-distance transport.

Nearby Cities

All information bee-line distances.

  • North: Brattleboro, 3.5 km
  • Northeast: Chesterfield, 11.5 km
  • Southeast: Hinsdale, 7.5 km
  • South Greenfield, 26.5 km
  • Southwest: Halifax, 17.0 km
  • West: Wilmington, 26.5 km
  • Northwest: Dover, 25.5 km
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