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Exploring South Hero: A Journey Through History and Resources

Discover the rich cultural heritage of South Hero, Vermont, from its founding to agricultural practices, transportation developments, and mineral springs. Explore Landon family history and influential figures like Thaddeus Landon. Delve into the town's evolution, population trends, and future archaeology projects. Prepare to immerse yourself in a tapestry of tradition and innovation.

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Exploring South Hero: A Journey Through History and Resources

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  1. Cultural Resources Round Pond State Park South Hero Vermont

  2. Introduction Landon Family Agriculture Transportation GIS Map Mineral Spring & Tourism Conclusion Overview

  3. Introduction

  4. Town History • Settlement • Commerce • Municipal Development • Establishment of Taxes • Population Trends *1900 - R.R. Island Line was being built in South Hero

  5. Family History • Genealogical Records • Deed Records • Map Records • Biographical Information

  6. Landon Family • Thaddeus Landon (1766 - 1846) • Born in Litchfield Connecticut • Settled in South Hero c. 1795 • Lived in SW part of town • Large and prosperous land owner and farmer • Active in town affairs and offices, Selectman 1817-1819, oversee poor 1821 • Had a large family, numerous descendants and residents of South Hero • John S. Landon (1813 - 1907) • Born in South Hero • Son of Thaddeus Landon • Settled on father’s farm, one of larges in town (300 acres) • Held many town offices • Represented South Hero in Vermont Legislature (1854-1856) • Served as First Director for The Sand Bar Bridge Company

  7. Agriculture • Sheep • Merino Sheep • Dairy Cows • Apple Orchards • Fencing • Stacked Wood • Barbed Wire • Buckthorn • Ross 4 Point

  8. Fencing

  9. Map

  10. Transportation • Railroad • Sand Bar Bridge • Sand Bar Bridge Company

  11. Mineral Spring & Tourism • Mineral Springs • Pond • Run Off • Sulphur Water • Iodine Spring • Tourism • Camping • Contentment Farm

  12. Archaeology • Meeting with John Crock Friday 26 March • Discussing the use of the GIS Model Mapping for Archaeological Sensitivity • Other area sites

  13. Conclusion • Next Step: • Report Draft • GIS Mapping • Photography

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