MAP RESOURCES

Historic, Cultural & Archeological
Castleton
Poultney & Wells
Pawlet & Rupert
Dorset & Manchester

Historical (including Archaeological) resources are significant historical sites, districts, or structures. They include locations where pivotal historic events took place even if there is no remaining physical evidence of those events. They also are locations associated with an individual or group that impacted history. Archaeological resources consist of evidence or artifacts from farms, hunting and gathering areas, burial sites, settlements or buildings. The Dorset Village Historic District, and the site of the Harmon Mint in Rupert are some examples of historic resources along the Byway. Historic and archaeological resources along the Byway range from 10,000 year old Native American sites to rambling 19th century farm complexes to the slate, marble, and railroad spawned villages of the 1800s. Each of these resources has a unique value to the region. Prehistoric archeological sites supply information on the lives of the original inhabitants of Vermont. Historic buildings are important because of their significant architectural design and fine material and craftsmanship or because they illustrate an important aspect of history. The corridor holds over 1,000 historically registered sites and 15 historic districts. Some of the buildings in the villages were built over 200 years ago and are unique even within Vermont.