White River Junction in Windsor County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Vermont
Gateway to Green Mt. State
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 19, 2010
1. Vermont Marker
White River Junction, a natural transportation center, is where highways, rivers and railways converge. In 1759 the rapids at the confluence of the White and Conn. Rivers nearly brought death to Robert Rogers and 3 Rangers. Vermont’s first train ran from the Junction to Bethel in 1848.Erected by Vermont Historic Sites Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Natural Features • Political Subdivisions. A significant historical year for this entry is 1759.
Location. 43° 39.007′ N, 72° 19.352′ W. Marker is in White River Junction, Vermont, in Windsor County. Marker is on North Main Street, 0.1 miles east of Taft Ave (U.S. 5), on the right when traveling east. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: White River Junction VT 05001, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. City of Lebanon Spruce Tree (approx. 2.1 miles away in New Hampshire); Lebanon Soldiers of the American Revolution (approx. 3.6 miles away in New Hampshire); Lebanon World War I Monument (approx. 3.6 miles away
Photographed By Paul Crumlish, June 19, 2010
2. Wide view of the Vermont Marker
Looking eastward into the village of White River Junction, White River and beyond to the mountains of New Hampshire.
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Also see . . . White River Junction Historic District: National Register Nomination Information. (Submitted on June 23, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 948 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 23, 2010, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.
