St. Albans, Vermont Community Guide

Historical Facts + St. Albans is the county seat of Franklin County. The county was created in 1777 at the time when Vermont separated itself from New York and became a separate state + The city of St. Albans is said to have been named in honor of the Duke of Saint Albans + The town was also a station on the Underground Railroad. It was the site of the St. Albans Raid, the northernmost engagement of the American Civil War, when on October 19, 1864, a small force of Confederate soldiers looted the town’s banks + Maple sugar production is the major industry; tourists visit the city for the annual Maple Festival in April. Dairying and ice cream making also are important + Today, the town is the welcoming center of commerce and culture for northwestern Vermont. The historic downtown is largely unchanged from the mid-1800s, and the red-brick Victorian buildings look gorgeous year-round. In the holiday season, the downtown looks like a movie set with the brightly colored lights reflecting off the snow. The local shops are favored places to find gifts, as well as items for everyday use. The many restaurants offer menus with cuisine ranging from seafood, BBQ, Italian, bistro, and more. Equally enjoyable are the coffee shops, which are favorite local hangouts and perfect places to relax and chat with friends.

St. Albans Community Guide 2021 - 2022

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