Grafton Localities Vermont United States


Grafton is a town located in Windham County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 649. The town, first named Thomlinson, was granted it's first charter by Benning Wentworth , the governor of New Hampshire in 1754. On Oct.31 1791 the privilege of renaming the town was sold at public auction to Joseph Axtell for the high bid of five dollars and a jug of rum. He renamed the town in honor of his hometown, Grafton, Massachusetts. Grafton is considered one of the most beautiful towns in America. Notable features in the town include the village green and brick church built in 1833, the Grafton Village Cheese Company, The Old Tavern and numerous restored buildings.








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