Shelburne in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Sawmill
Constructed on-site: 1957
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2017
1. Sawmill Marker
The Sawmill building houses the Trescott-Shepard sawmill originally located in South Royalton, Vermont. The water-powered mill was built in the late 1700s on Mill Brook by Jeremiah Trescott and his partner, Captain Stevens. Trescott's descendants, the Shepards, operated the mill until the early 20th century, later giving the mill contents to the Museum.
The Sawmill features tools dating from 1787, including the up-and-down saw and logging equipment.
Erected by the Shelburne Museum.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Horticulture & Forestry • Industry & Commerce • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical year for this entry is 1787.
Location. 44° 22.57′ N, 73° 13.79′ W. Marker is in Shelburne, Vermont, in Chittenden County. Building, saw, and marker are on the Shelburne Museum grounds. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 6000 Shelburne Road (US Hwy 7), Shelburne VT 05482, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Settlers' House and Barn (here, next to this marker); Webb Gallery (within shouting distance of this marker); Dorset House (within shouting distance of this marker); Covered Bridge (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line);
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Also see . . . The Shelburne Museum Story. (Submitted on November 1, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.)
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2017
2. Sawmill
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2017
3. Up and Down Saw
Photographed By William Fischer, Jr., October 8, 2017
4. Up and Down Saw Detail
Photographed By Unknown, circa 1860s
5. Trescott/Shepard Sawmill
Photographed By Shelburne Museum, October 8, 2017
6. Trescott/Shepard Sawmill Photo Caption
Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 1, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 313 times since then and 24 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on November 1, 2017, by William Fischer, Jr. of Scranton, Pennsylvania.
