ST JOHNSBURY HISTORY

ST JOHNSBURY, VT

IMG_1713 Watching the eclipse about 20 minutes before totality.
IMG_1713 Credit: derekcarter2

St. Johnsbury, Vermont, is a small town located in the northeast corner of the state in Caledonia County. It is the largest town in the county and is situated along the Connecticut River. The town was founded in 1786 by Ira and Ethan Allen, two Revolutionary War veterans. The town was named after Samuel de Champlain's brother-in-law, Jean de St. Jean, who was a French nobleman.

St. Johnsbury quickly became an important hub for trade and commerce in the region, as it was located at the intersection of two major transportation routes. In 1824, the town was incorporated as St. Johnsbury and was designated as the county seat. It also became the home of Fairbanks Scale Company, which was established in 1823 and went on to become one of the most successful businesses in the country.

In the late 19th century, St. Johnsbury experienced an economic boom, as it became the center of the region’s railroad system. The town was home to several major railroads, including the Central Vermont Railway and the Boston & Maine. This period of growth saw the construction of many of St. Johnsbury’s historic buildings, including the St. Johnsbury Athenaeum, a library and museum that was built in 1871.

The town is also home to several unique attractions, including the Fairbanks Museum and Planetarium and the St. Johnsbury Art Center. St. Johnsbury is also known for its vibrant cultural scene, with many arts and music events held throughout the year. Today, St. Johnsbury is a charming small town with a rich history and plenty of attractions for visitors to explore.

ST JOHNSBURY HISTORY is a Uncategorized or General Museum in ST JOHNSBURY VT. US MID #8405000010

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: New England (Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont).

IMG_1713 Watching the eclipse about 20 minutes before totality.
7R512573 Several solar flares can be seen during totality. Due to some thin, high-altitude clouds the sun's corona doesn't show very well.
IMG_1718 Somebody brought along a colander mounted in a piece of cardboard to project images of the eclipse on some foamboard.
IMG_1719 A plane contrail casts an unusual shadow on thin, high-altitude clouds five minutes before totality.
IMG_1720 Dad watching the eclipse with a pair of image-stabilized binoculars with solar filters on the front.
IMG_1726-Enhanced-NR Looking over Caspian Lake during totality. Towards the upper left is Venus.
IMG_1729-Enhanced-NR Watching the eclipse during totality.
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ST JOHNSBURY HISTORY
481 SUMMER ST
ST JOHNSBURY
VT
05819

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ST JOHNSBURY HISTORY Information

MID # 8405000010
Name ST JOHNSBURY HISTORY
Alternate Name
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , New England
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 44.422345, -72.021413
CODES FIPS State Code: 50
FIPS County Code: 005
US Census Tract: 957400
US Census Block: 3004