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United States Vermont  Rutland   Hubbardton 

Brief History
Chartered on June 15, 1764, Hubbardton is named after Boston merchant Thomas Hubbard, one of the original grantees. Another 10 years passed before the first settlers, two Connecticut families, arrived to clear land in what is present day East Hubbardton. Others followed, but the American Revolution hampered growth. However, in March 1784, the residents conducted their first town meeting and officially organized Hubbardton.

On July 7, 1777, the Battle of Hubbardtonoccurred. The engagement possesses a distinction of its own - the only battle of the American Revolution fought on Vermont soil. Though the battle is considered a draw in history, the losses inflicted on the British forced them to halt at Hubbardton and not continue their chase of the Americans.

Libraries and Historical Societies
Hubbardton Historical Society Monument Hill Schoolhouse 5568 Monument Hill Road Hubbardton, VT Mailing Address: PO Box 383 Castleton, VT 05735 Phone: (802) 273-3901 and (802) 273-2242 Website: http://www.hubbardton.net/index.html