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48-529: Ferrisburgh is a town in Addison County, Vermont , United States. It was founded June 24, 1762. The population was 2,646 at the 2020 census . The town is sometimes spelled Ferrisburg . The site that would eventually become Ferrisburgh was originally called Varenbrug, or 'Fern Bridge' by Dutch explorers from the colony of New Amsterdam . The Dutch operated a trading post at the site, doing business with French voyageurs and Native American merchants until it

96-517: A city in 1788, the only one in Vermont not to have been first chartered as a town or independent village. Instead, intersecting portions of the pre-existing towns of New Haven , Panton , and Ferrisburg at the Otter Creek Falls were combined to form Vergennes. It is the smallest city by population in Vermont. The city is named for Frenchman Charles Gravier, comte de Vergennes , who greatly aided

144-476: A historic landmark, is located there. Button Bay State Park and Kingsland Bay State Park are located in Ferrisburgh along Lake Champlain. In the fall of 2010, Vermont's first 1 MW solar farm was installed in Ferrisburgh. Addison County, Vermont Addison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont . As of the 2020 census , the population was 37,363. Its shire town ( county seat )

192-419: A household in the city was $ 37,763, and for a family was $ 48,155. Males had a median income of $ 33,669 versus $ 20,527 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 15,465. About 8.1% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line , including 8.5% of those under 18 and 16.0% of those 65 or over. Collins Aerospace (formerly UTC Aerospace, BF Goodrich Aerospace, and Simmonds Precision)

240-597: A turning point for the American independence against British. Addison County was established by act of the Legislature October 18, 1785, during the period of Vermont Republic . In 1791, Vermont joined the federal union after the original thirteen colonies. The main product of the county was wheat. In the 1820s, farmers began to raise sheep. The Champlain Canal was opened in 1823, making it possible for ships to navigate from

288-470: Is bordered by the towns of Ferrisburgh , Panton , and Waltham . As of the 2020 census , its population was 2,553. It is the smallest of Vermont's 10 cities in terms of population, though the city of Winooski has the smallest area. It was the first city chartered in the state of Vermont and is the only city in Addison County. Vergennes was settled in 1766 by Donald MacIntosh. It was established as

336-526: Is colloquially known as the Ferrisburgh Art Colony. Artists and provocateurs from around the greater New England region came to the colony to express appreciation for the more esoteric arts, as well as to hold more than one rally in support of radical politics. Ferrisburgh is located in the northwest corner of Addison County. Its western boundary is the Vermont– New York border as it runs up

384-480: Is covered by water. Otter Creek flows north through the town. In the middle of town is a 37-foot (11 m) waterfall, with a large basin that occasionally floods. As of the census of 2010, 2,588 people, 979 households, and 632 families were residing in the city. The population density was 1,141.1 people per square mile (440.6 people/km ). The 1,032 housing units had an average density of 429.6 units per square mile (165.9 units/km ). The racial makeup of

432-559: Is land and 13.7 square miles (35.6 km), or 22.46%, is water. As of the census of 2000, there were 2,657 people, 1,014 households, and 751 families residing in the town. The population density was 55.6 people per square mile (21.5/km). There were 1,415 housing units at an average density of 29.6 per square mile (11.4/km). The racial makeup of the town was 97.67% White , 0.19% African American , 0.41% Native American , 0.49% Asian , 0.04% from other races , and 1.20% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.56% of

480-508: Is located at the junction of Route 7 and Vermont Route 22A near Vergennes . Originally a park and ride lot, the facility was expanded into an intermodal bus and rail facility. Amtrak 's daily Ethan Allen Express train serves the station, providing direct rail service to Burlington , Middlebury , Rutland , Albany , and New York City . Ferrisburgh has one school, Ferrisburgh Central School, which has grades K to 6. Students then attend Vergennes Union High School . In 1961, Ferrisburgh

528-515: Is the first regular passenger rail route in the county since the Rutland Railroad discontinued service in 1953. Vermont Translines , an intercity bus carrier and interline partner with Greyhound and Amtrak, serves Addison County from Middlebury and Vergennes as well. Vergennes, Vermont Vergennes / v ər ˈ dʒ ɛ n z / is a city located in the northwest quadrant of Addison County, Vermont , United States. The municipality

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576-816: Is the major employer in the community. The city features the Vergennes Opera House , which has weekly events involving the community and special guests, bands, singers, politicians, and theater groups. The city has a library, the Bixby Memorial Free Library, which hosts a variety of events such as a book club, writing workshops, children's story hour, and a bridge club. The gallery Northern Daughters, which opened in 2016, closed in 2023. Vergennes has four schools: Vergennes Union Elementary School, Vergennes Union High School , Champlain Valley Christian School, and Northlands Job Corps Center,

624-623: Is the town of Middlebury . Iroquois settled in the county before Europeans arrived in 1609. French settlers in Crown Point, New York , extended their settlements across Lake Champlain . A few individuals or families came up the lake from Canada and established themselves at Chimney Point in 1730. In 1731, Fort Frederic was erected at Cross Point. In 1759, General Amherst occupied Cross Point and British settlers came in. The Battle of Bennington in Bennington, fought on August 16, 1777, brought

672-503: The 2010 United States Census , there were 36,821 people, 14,084 households, and 9,340 families living in the county. The population density was 48.0 inhabitants per square mile (18.5/km ). There were 16,760 housing units at an average density of 21.9 per square mile (8.5/km ). The racial makeup of the county was 95.3% white, 1.4% Asian, 0.8% black or African American, 0.2% American Indian, 0.5% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 1.9% of

720-738: The Battle of Hubbardton . Ferrisburgh was named for Benjamin Ferris, who applied for a charter in 1762. Although the Rokeby Museum tells the story of Ferrisburgh's long history in the abolitionist movement and the Underground Railroad , Ferrisburgh sent many of its sons off to war during the American Civil War . Ferrisburghers made up roughly 10% of the " Old Brigade ." Many wives and sisters from Ferrisburgh joined their husbands and brothers on

768-573: The Hudson River . In 1840, the county produced more wool than any other county in the United States. When Vermont was admitted into the Union in 1791, there were 9,267 people living in Addison County. By 1830, the population had grown to 26,503 people. In 2008, the federal government declared the county a disaster area after severe storms and flooding June 14–17. According to the U.S. Census Bureau ,

816-620: The Marble Valley Regional Transit District , respectively. Although the majority of rides are provided through the Shuttle Bus System, ACTR also operates a Dial-A-Ride System. This system enhances ACTR's ability to provide comprehensive transportation alternatives for all Addison County residents. The Dial-A-Ride System includes programs that focus on specialized populations including elders, persons with disabilities, low-income families and individuals, as well as

864-454: The 20th century, narrowing down to a few surviving companies. In the early years of the 21st century, a group of civic boosters and merchants improved the downtown area along Main Street and reconnected the city to its waterways. The resulting development, catering to tourists and transients, is hampered by centralization of land ownership and escalation of commercial rents. In July 2022, Vergennes

912-539: The age of 18 living with them, 57.40% were married couples living together, 8.30% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.30% were non-families. 23.40% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.90% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.55 and the average family size was 3.02. Age distribution was 24.90% under the age of 18, 12.50% from 18 to 24, 26.90% from 25 to 44, 24.30% from 45 to 64, and 11.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age

960-405: The average family size was 2.99. In the town, the age distribution of the population shows 24.9% under the age of 18, 5.9% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 27.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.0 males. The median income for a household in

1008-510: The center of Lake Champlain . Otter Creek , one of the longest rivers in Vermont, enters Lake Champlain in Ferrisburgh between Fields Bay and Porter Bay. The original settlement of Ferrisburgh anticipated an eventual population of 25,000 inhabitants, a number not yet reached as of the 2010 census. Ferrisburgh is bordered by the town of Charlotte , in Chittenden County , to the north. Neighboring towns within Addison County are Monkton to

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1056-498: The city was 92.8% White, 3.0% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.9% Asian, 0.7% from other races, and 2.3% from two or more races. Hispanics or Latinos of any race were 2.6% of the population. Of the 979 households, 34.3% had children under 18 living with them, 48.8% were married couples living together, 11.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 35.4% were not families. About 28.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.5% had someone living alone who

1104-407: The county has a total area of 808 square miles (2,090 km ), of which 766 square miles (1,980 km ) is land and 41 square miles (110 km ) (5.1%) is water. It is the third-largest county in Vermont by total area. Addison County is located in the western half of the state of Vermont and nearly in the center north and south; between 43° 50′ and 44° 10′ north latitude. The primary stream of

1152-410: The county is Otter Creek , which runs through the county from the south to the north. According to the 2000 census , there were 35,974 people, 13,068 households and 9,108 families living in the county. The population density was 47 people per square mile (18 people/km ). There were 15,312 housing units at an average density of 20 units per square mile (7.7 units/km ). The racial makeup of

1200-521: The county voted for National Republican Party candidate John Quincy Adams . In 1832 , the county voted for Anti-Masonic Party candidate William Wirt . From William Henry Harrison in 1836 to Winfield Scott in 1852 , the state would vote the Whig Party candidates. From John C. Frémont in 1856 to Richard Nixon in 1960 , the Republican Party would have a 104-year winning streak in

1248-532: The county was 96.86% White , 0.54% Black or African American , 0.26% Native American , 0.73% Asian , 0.03% Pacific Islander , 0.29% from other races , and 1.29% from two or more races. 1.10% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. 15.5% were of English , 12.7% American , 12.0% French , 10.8% French Canadian , 10.8% Irish and 6.7% German ancestry. 96.0% spoke English , 1.8% French and 1.2% Spanish as their first language. There were 13,068 households, of which 34.40% had children under

1296-510: The county. In 1964 , the county was won by Democratic Party incumbent President Lyndon B. Johnson , who became not only the first Democratic presidential candidate to win the county, but to win the state of Vermont entirely. Following the Democrats victory in 1964, the county went back to voting for Republican candidates for another 16 year winning streak starting with Richard Nixon in 1968 and ending with Ronald Reagan in 1984 , who became

1344-529: The east, New Haven to the southeast, and Waltham and Panton to the south. The city of Vergennes also lies on the southern border, between Waltham and Panton. To the west, across Lake Champlain, is the New York town of Westport . The town of Essex, New York , touches the northernmost part of the Ferrisburgh border within Lake Champlain. Communities within the town include the town center, Ferrisburgh, plus

1392-461: The former Vermont Industrial School , later known as the Weeks School, which served as an orphanage and juvenile-delinquent home until the late 1970s, in the same facility. Vermont Route 22A runs through the city, and makes a junction with U.S. Highway 7 on the northern outskirts of Vergennes. Amtrak 's daily Ethan Allen Express train serves Ferrisburgh–Vergennes station , just north of

1440-459: The front lines as camp followers . Ferrisburgh women found themselves involved in rear guard action during the Battle of Gettysburg , as Confederate soldiers stormed Big Round Top . As Confederate pickets fired upon Union positions, Vermont women from Ferrisburgh were in the line of fire. Laura Fitzgerald, an Irish immigrant to Ferrisburgh, fired a musket towards the Confederate lines, causing

1488-606: The last Republican presidential candidate to win the county. In 1988 , the county was won by Michael Dukakis and has been won by Democratic candidates ever since. Addison County has the following high schools: Addison County is also home to two institutions of higher learning , Middlebury College and the Community College of Vermont , both located in Middlebury . The Middlebury State Airport serves private aviation for Addison County. Commercial airlines are available to

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1536-683: The municipality. Munger-Foy was stripped of his position of Town Clerk, and eventually convicted of an unrelated homicide. Ferrisburgh is home to the Rokeby Museum, a site on the Underground Railroad . The Rokeby Museum was selected in 2012 as Vermont's 'Most Compelling Historical Site' by the Ferriburgh Beacon's editorial staff. The Lake Champlain Maritime Museum is located in Basin Harbor village of Ferrisburgh. The Union Meetinghouse ,

1584-668: The north at Burlington International Airport in Chittenden County, and to the south at Rutland Southern Vermont Regional Airport in Rutland County. Public bus service in Addison County is operated by Tri-Valley Transit (formerly ACTR). There is extensive bus service around Middlebury with connections to Vergennes, New Haven and Bristol, seasonal service to Middlebury Snow Bowl, as well as commuter buses to Burlington and Rutland operated in conjunction with Green Mountain Transit and

1632-406: The population. There were 1,014 households, out of which 33.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 63.5% were married couples living together, 6.4% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.9% were non-families. 19.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.62 and

1680-493: The population. In terms of ancestry, 18.1% were English , 17.2% were Irish , 12.0% were German , 7.5% were American , 7.2% were French Canadian , 5.9% were Italian , and 5.3% were Scottish . Of the 14,084 households, 29.5% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.3% were married couples living together, 8.6% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.7% were non-families, and 25.5% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size

1728-643: The rebel colonial effort in the American Revolutionary War . Here, Thomas Macdonough built and armed the fleet that defeated the British on Lake Champlain during the War of 1812 . The Monkton Iron Company (which was at the time the largest iron works in the nation) manufactured the fittings for Macdonough's fleet, as well as most of the cannon shot used by the United States Army in the north. The ore used

1776-628: The settlement of North Ferrisburgh (or North Ferrisburg) near the town's northern boundary. Basin Harbor is a small community on the shore of Lake Champlain that has frequently been the site of dispute over the town's lakeside boundary with Vergennes , as well as the State of New York. According to the United States Census Bureau , the town of Ferrisburgh has a total area of 61.2 square miles (158.4 km), of which 47.4 square miles (122.8 km)

1824-559: The snipers to scatter. From 1917 to 1924, an art colony was formed in the town of Ferrisburgh, mostly consisting of dissident Middlebury College and University of Vermont faculty of arts members who disapproved of their respective administrations lack of funding for "degenerate arts," associated with dadaism including photography of sculpture-making, portraiture of nude sculptors, portraiture of photography of still life, and post-revisionist allegorical thoughtscapes. The art colony went by several lengthy and increasingly bizarre names, and

1872-437: The town was $ 53,672, and the median income for a family was $ 61,111. Males had a median income of $ 32,367 versus $ 26,597 for females. The per capita income for the town was $ 23,066. About 2.4% of families and 5.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 5.3% of those under the age of 18 and 12.1% of those 65 and older. U.S. Route 7 is the primary highway through Ferrisburgh. Ferrisburgh–Vergennes station

1920-708: The visually impaired. Those eligible for Medicaid, Reach Up, are aged 60+ or with a disability may be eligible for free transportation. Nearly 40 Volunteer Drivers work with ACTR to provide these rides. Additional information about ACTR's transportation services are available at www.actr-vt.org. Amtrak 's daily Ethan Allen Express train serves two stations in Addison County: Middlebury and Ferrisburgh–Vergennes . The train makes major stops in Burlington , Rutland , Albany , and New York City . Begun in July 2022, this

1968-471: Was 2.41 and the average family size was 2.88. The median age was 41.3 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 55,800 and the median income for a family was $ 67,721. Males had a median income of $ 43,643 versus $ 34,486 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 26,599. About 5.7% of families and 11.3% of the population were below the poverty line , including 11.4% of those under age 18 and 5.8% of those age 65 or over. In 1828 ,

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2016-595: Was 36 years. For every 100 females there were 97.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.40 males. The median household income was $ 43,142, and the median family income was $ 49,351. Males had a median income of $ 31,836 versus $ 24,416 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 19,539. About 5.10% of families and 8.60% of the population were below the poverty line , including 9.10% of those under age 18 and 8.00% of those age 65 or over. For historical populations since 1900, see Historical U.S. Census totals for Addison County, Vermont As of

2064-418: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.47, and the average family size was 3.02. In the city, the age distribution of the population was 28.4% under 18, 13.1% from 18 to 24, 27.8% from 25 to 44, 19.3% from 45 to 64, and 11.3% who were 65 or older. The median age was 33 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.4 males. For every 100 females 18 and over, there were 93.8 males. The median income for

2112-572: Was abandoned during the course of the Third Anglo-Dutch War in 1673. The English burned the old Dutch trading post, and did not settle the area, which eventually became a meeting site for diverse peoples. The Abenaki and Iroquois nations maintained friendly relations at the site in the absence of European power. The site would not be contested militarily again until the American Revolution , where it saw ancillary action leading up to

2160-523: Was ideal for transportation both north and south. Industry boomed in the late 19th century; in particular, shipping connected to the Champlain Canal and wood-finishing related to lumber imported from Canada . As railways supplanted and bypassed the canal system, manufacturing declined in the city. A railroad spur from Ferrisburgh to the base of the falls proved a failure, as the grades were too steep for practical operations. Commercial decline continued in

2208-453: Was mentioned as a possible site for the relocation of Johnson State College , which had swelled to nearly 8,000 undergraduates. The plan was abandoned when the Town Clerk of Ferrisburgh, Walter Munger-Foy, held up the sale of 10 Acres of land in the western part of the town by purchasing it himself. He then sought to charge Johnson State College nearly double what it had already agreed to with

2256-470: Was mined in nearby Monkton . USS  Saratoga , USS  Eagle , USS  Ticonderoga , and USS  Preble were built or refitted in Vergennes as a part of that fleet. Organizers chose a city form of municipal government in anticipation of developing the area as an industrial center. The Otter Creek Falls provided power for mills and factories, and the close access to the Lake Champlain waterway

2304-514: Was reconnected to the national passenger rail network when Amtrak 's Ethan Allen Express began serving Ferrisburgh–Vergennes station . The city had last seen passenger service in 1953, when the Rutland Railroad discontinued the Green Mountain Flyer (New York City - Montreal ). According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 2.5 square miles (6.5 km ), of which 0.1 square miles (0.26 km ) (4.0%)

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