An Ongoing Study of the Shelburne Museum by the Students of Saint Michaels College
Buildings Topics Collections
Text Box: History of Vergennes Panoramic Map of Vergennes, Vermont created in 1890     Vergennes is considered Vermont's first city, located between Ferrisburg, Panton, and Waltham.  It was established as a city in 1788.  Vermont's early settlement by European-Americans is attributed to the scouting parties sent out in response to the French and Indian War.  One of the scouting parties went straight through what is now Vergennes.        Settlement increased quickly in Vergennes and as it did people began looking for the best areas for building mills.  By the late 18th century, Vergennes was a bustling economic hub.     More     Schoolhouse Home Page

 
The Schoolhouse

 

History of Vergennes

 

History of Education in Vermont

 
Pedagogical Aspects
A Vergennes School Story
Home Shelburne Museum Saint Michael's College Contact Us