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History of Orleans, (Orleans County) VermontOur database does not include an historic photo for Orleans, (Orleans County) Vermont, do you have one you would like to contribute? Contact Us! 15% - 35% off all Products ยป The Ready Store Local History Notes:The 1854 Gazetteer of the United States by Thomas Baldwin shows: ORLEANS, a county in the N. part of Vermont, has an area of about 700 square miles. It is drained by the head waters of the Lamoille and Missisque rivers, and by the Black, Barton, Clyde, and other smaller streams, which afford invaluable water-power. It contains numerous ponds, and a part of Lake Memphremagog lies within its borders. The surface is somewhat uneven, and the soil fertile and easily cultivated, and although almost too cold for Indian corn, produces the other grains, grasses, and fruits, in abundance. Wheat, Indian corn, potatoes, and grass are the staples. In 1850 this county produced 58,515 bushels of wheat; 70,306 of corn; 407, 132 of potatoes; 45,288 tons of hay, and 645,160 pounds of butter. There were 4 woollen factories, 2 foundries, 15 saw mills, 9 starch factories, and 5 tanneries. It contained 24 churches, 1 newspaper office, 4274 pupils attending public schools, and 141 attending other schools. Orleans county abounds in iron ore, chromate of iron, and other valuable minerals. Capital, Irasburg. Pop., 15,707. |
Vermont Facts: Orleans is situated 363 meters above sea level. |