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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1EXQ_taft-homestead-site_Townshend-VT.html
In 1799, Aaron Taft settled on a 100-acre farm on Taft Hill. His grandson, Alphonso, born here in 1810, served as Secretary of War and Attorney General under President Grant, and as Minister to Austria-Hungary and Russia. Alphonso's son, William H…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFFQ_scott-bridge_Townshend-VT.html
This 277' bridge, built in 1870 by Harrison Chamberlain, consists of two king post trusses and a 166' Town lattice truss. The latter was the longest wooden span in Vermont. In 1981 a concrete pier was constructed to provide support. An earlier att…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMFFP_clarina-howard-nichols_Townshend-VT.html
Clarina Howard Nichols Born in West Townsend 1810, Clarina Howard became an early advocate of women's rights. After a divorce in 1843 she married George Nichols. As editor of the Windham County Democrat she strongly advocated women's property ri…