Town History
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| Gender | Male |
|---|---|
| Industry | Student |
| Location | Ryegate, Vermont |
| Introduction | Settled by the Scots in the late 1700s Ryegate was chosen for its soil cultivation, high fish population in streams and rivers, and many pastures for grazing. The town was connected by crisscrossing railroads in 1847. That addition allowed the industry within the city to expand. At one point the town had a gristmill, five saw mills, a paper mill, and a brick yard. Today the town is a sleepy version of its once bustling self. Interstate 91 and Routes 5 and 302 intersect just outside Ryegate. The 1200 residents enjoy the Wells River as it runs through the city and empties into the Connecticut River east of town. |