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New Haven, Vermont 05472
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Chartered November 2, 1761
Population 1700
New Haven is a small town located between Middlebury to the South, Vergennes to the North and Bristol to the East.
The following is a brief history provided by the historical society
In the village area you will find the Beeman Elementary School, Town Clerk’s Office, Town Green, Congregational Church, several small businesses and the Village Green Store which has been in operation for 195 years. Through out the town there are 2 other stores with gas stations, several auto repair and service businesses, Bed and Breakfast, Campground, Riding Stables, Carpenters, Cabinet Makers, Excavators, Hair Dressers, Daycare Facilities and more see the business directory for more information about businesses in town.
The History of the town is really the history of the people.
You can check the town history book, A history of New Haven in Vermont 1761-1983 for more information.
New Haven has been a farming community for many years, but recent times have caused many farms to be divided up and sold. We are grateful for the ones that remain and continue to help provide the scenic vistas we all enjoy.
The New Haven River runs through the town and is a wonderful place to catch trout. Many years ago the river was used to help the industries located along it. Both New Haven Mills and Brooksville were located along the river.
New Haven Mills, located at the junction of River Road, East Street and Munger Street, used to be a thriving community with a store, factories and a church. Everything but the church was destroyed by fire. The church continues to open for one month in the summer and is sometimes used for weddings and community gatherings.
Brooksville in the Town of New Haven, located on Dog Team Road, used to house the Brooks Edge Tool Business which made axes; the brood axe was the most sought after tool they made. This business was in existence for fifty years. Now there is a sign to commemorate its previous existence. The decline of Brooksville and the New Haven Mills as industrial communities came in the nineteenth and early twentieth century. The village then became the town center and remains so today.
For more information on the History of New Haven please contact the Historical Society, which is very active and meets the second Wednesday of the month.