Montpelier in Washington County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Flood of 1927, Montpelier and Wells River Railroad Station and Yard
Looking north to Main Street
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 27, 2021
1. Flood of 1927, Montpelier and Wells River Railroad Station and Yard Marker
The vast destruction caused by the 1927 flood is considered by many to be the greatest natural disaster ever to befall the state. Montpelier was particularly hard hit. Flood waters rose over 8 feet in the Montpelier and Wells River yard. Rebuilding after the flood began immediately. Note Bailey’s tall gain elevator on left, and the dome of the Vermont State House, center background.
Despite recent floods and two disastrous Main Street fires in 1875, Montpelier is an example of an increasingly rare phenomenon – a townscape with a commercial, residential and governmental mix that appears today much as it did one hundred years ago.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Disasters • Railroads & Streetcars. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.
Location. 44° 15.42′ N, 72° 34.55′ W. Marker is in Montpelier, Vermont, in Washington County. Marker is on Stonecutters Way, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Montpelier VT 05602, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Winooski River From Bailey’s Grain Tower, 1929 (within shouting distance of this marker); Main Street Bridge & F.W. Bailey Mill, Circa 1920 (within shouting distance of this marker); The Arthur Tandy (approx. 0.2 miles away); Site of the Caldwell House
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Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 27, 2021
2. Marker site
Photographed By Larry Gertner, October 27, 2021
3. The view towards Main Street in 2021
That brick building is still there; the State House is barely visible in the gap to its left.
Credits. This page was last revised on May 4, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. This page has been viewed 92 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 4, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.
