Guilford in Windham County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
The Dam at Franklin Pond
Photographed By Dennis Gilkenson, August 30, 2020
1. The Dam at Franklin Pond Marker
Inscription.
The Dam at Franklin Pond. . This land was settled by the Franklin family, who farmed it for over 150 years. Revolutionary War veteran Philip Franklin owned lot No. 199, which included this natural pond called Spicer Pond; it was later known as Franklin Pond. The lot was purchased by the Sweet family in 1928. A stone dam, built in the late 18th century by Nathan Millet to run a sawmill, withstood the Flood of 1927 and Hurricane of 1938. In 2011, concern about the condition of the dam led to the drawing down of the water, shortly before Tropical Storm Irene. The Vermont State Legislature, moved by the advocacy of area residents, voted to fund restoration of the pond. The dam is dedicated to Philip Franklin and his descendants, honoring their legacy in Guilford.
This land was settled by the Franklin family, who farmed it for over 150 years. Revolutionary War veteran Philip Franklin owned lot No. 199, which included this natural pond called Spicer Pond; it was later known as Franklin Pond. The lot was purchased by the Sweet family in 1928. A stone dam, built in the late 18th century by Nathan Millet to run a sawmill, withstood the Flood of 1927 and Hurricane of 1938. In 2011, concern about the condition of the dam led to the drawing down of the water, shortly before Tropical Storm Irene. The Vermont State Legislature, moved by the advocacy of area residents, voted to fund restoration of the pond. The dam is dedicated to Philip Franklin and his descendants, honoring their legacy in Guilford.
Erected 2020 by Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Man-Made Features.
Location. 42° 45.042′ N, 72° 38.13′ W. Marker is in Guilford, Vermont, in Windham County. Marker is on Sweet Pond Road east of N Belden Hill Drive, on the right when traveling west. Marker is on the foot path across from 3042 Sweet Pond Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3042 Sweet Pond Road, Brattleboro VT 05301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within
Credits. This page was last revised on September 6, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 31, 2020, by Dennis Gilkenson of Saxtons River, Vermont. This page has been viewed 315 times since then and 22 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on August 31, 2020, by Dennis Gilkenson of Saxtons River, Vermont. • Michael Herrick was the editor who published this page.
