West Braintree near Roxbury in Washington County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Roxbury Fish Culture Station

Photographed By Dennis Gilkenson, May 27, 2017

1. Roxbury Fish Culture Station Marker

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Commonly called "the fish hatchery", this culture station was established in 1891, making it the oldest state hatchery in Vermont. Built in response to the dwindling fish population, the hatchery was funded by an initial state appropriation of $2,400 and built on land donated by Hon. E.N. Spaulding. This site was chosen for its abundant spring water and proximity to the Central Vermont Railroad line. The hatchery building was built in 1891, with an ice house added in 1894 and carriage barn in 1897. The first fry plants in 1892 consisted of brook, lake and rainbow trout. The fish culture station operated with earthen ponds until 2011, when it was heavily damaged by Tropical Storm Irene. A modern facility has since replaced it.

Erected 2016 by Vermont Division for Historic Preservation.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Natural Resources. A significant historical year for this entry is 1891.

Location. 44° 3.904′ N, 72° 44.64′ W. Marker is near Roxbury, Vermont, in Washington County. It is in West Braintree. Marker is on Main Street, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3696 Main Street, Roxbury VT 05669, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. To Our Defenders (approx.

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Photographed By Dennis Gilkenson, May 27, 2017

2. Wide view of Roxbury Fish Culture Station Marker

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Photographed By Dennis Gilkenson, May 27, 2017

3. Roxbury Fish Culture Station

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 28, 2017, by Dennis Gilkenson of Saxtons River, Vermont. This page has been viewed 264 times since then and 19 times this year. Last updated on July 11, 2019, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 28, 2017, by Dennis Gilkenson of Saxtons River, Vermont. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.