Guilford in Windham County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Vermont
Connecticut Valley Route
Photographed by Dennis Gilkenson, October 3, 2017
1. Vermont - Connecticut Valley Route Marker
On this former wilderness trail to Canada, the pioneers built old Fort Dummer in 1724 below Brattleboro, then the frontiers most advanced outpost. Guilford, then the largest town in Vermont, was the scene of bitter strife between the "Yorkers" and the Green Mountain Boys led by Ethan Allen.
Erected 1949 by Vermont Historic Sites Commission.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Forts and Castles • Roads & Vehicles • War, US Revolutionary. In addition, it is included in the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1724.
Location. 42° 43.813′ N, 72° 34.386′ W. Marker is in Guilford, Vermont, in Windham County. It can be reached from Coolidge Highway (U.S. 5), on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4063 Guilford Center Road, Brattleboro VT 05301, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Connecticut River Valley, in the Green Mountains, and in Southern Vermont. It is also in the American Northeast and in New
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: A different marker also named Vermont (a few steps from this marker); Connable Fort (approx. 1½ miles away in Massachusetts); Burke Fort (approx. 2.8 miles away in Massachusetts); Deacon Ebenezer Sheldon's Fort (approx. 3.3 miles away in Massachusetts); Pond Road Chapel (approx. 3.4 miles away); a different marker also named Pond Road Chapel (approx. 3.4 miles away); The Dam at Franklin Pond (approx. 3½ miles away); George's Mill (approx. 3.7 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Guilford.
More about this marker. This marker was originally erected on U.S. Route 5, near the Massachusetts state line.
Additional commentary.
1. Marker Location
It appears this marker is still at the state line. Maybe there is more than one. I have added a photo with the Rt 5 mile marker at the border.
— Submitted April 22, 2026, by Rod Funston of Eastham, Massachusetts.
Photographed by Rod Funston, April 22, 2026
2. Vermont - Connecticut Valley Route Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on November 1, 2026. It was originally submitted on October 4, 2017, by Dennis Gilkenson of Saxtons River, Vermont. This page has been viewed 496 times since then and 63 times this year. Last updated on October 30, 2026, by Dennis Gilkenson of Saxtons River, Vermont. Photos: 1. submitted on October 4, 2017, by Dennis Gilkenson of Saxtons River, Vermont. 2. submitted on April 22, 2026, by Rod Funston of Eastham, Massachusetts. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
