If you spend enough time in any Vermont town, you’ll likely come across Vermont place names like Maple Corner in Calais, Snowsville in Braintree, and Hortonville in Mount Holly. These places are not official villages but rather unincorporated areas that are deeply rooted in the fabric of these communities. With a few exceptions, most of Vermont’s place names go back to a town’s early days. Some are named after a person, like Jonesville in Richmond. While other names reflect a geographical feature (in this case, a mountain with lots of bears), like Beartown near Manchester. Others, including Peth in Braintree,…
Culture and Lifestyle
Brattleboro Winter Farmers’ Market 2025–2026 Season
The Brattleboro Winter Farmers’ Market returns for its 20th season starting Saturday, November 1st, 2025, at the Winston Prouty Campus....
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October 23, 2025
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