Whiting's early history

An early history of the Town of Whiting has been incorporated into this website. The history was originally published as Chapter 37 of History of Addison County Vermont: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of its Prominent Men and Pioneers, edited by H.P. Smith (Syracuse, NY: D.Mason & Co., 1886). Formatting and a few web links have been added. Visit the history by clicking on this link or by selecting the "Early History" tab above.

This site also includes the page images for the Vermont State Register of Historic Places' 1992 booklet, The Historic Architecture of Addison County: Whiting. This booklet includes a brief history of the town, along with a map, descriptions and some photographs of significant historic structures. Visit the booklet by clicking on this link or by selecting the "Historic Buildings" tab above.

The earliest document relating to the Town of Whiting is also preserved on this site. It is the Colonial Era town charter, issued in 1763. Visit the charter by clicking on this link or by selecting the "1763 Charter" tab above.

Finally, we have included images and descriptions of the Whiting-related portions of three United States censuses: U.S. Census of 1790, U.S. Census of 1800, U.S. Census of 1810.

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Update: The website of the Town of Whiting contains information relating to town history and local genealogy. A Whiting "Early Town Genealogy" document is a lengthy listing of Whiting families dating back to the 18th Century. "A Complete Listing of the Stones in the Whiting Cemetery" is an ordered and indexed presentation of the grave markers from the late 18th Century through the 20th Century. Both documents were compiled by Grace Simonds. The website also lists the historic Whiting maps that may be viewed at the Town Office.

Whiting's 250th birthday party is Sept. 7

These FREE events will take place on the Whiting School grounds

• 4-5 p.m.- Social Hour
• 5 p.m. - National Anthem and Reading of the Charter
• 5:15 p.m. - Free Pig Roast and Pot Luck Dinner (Bring a dish to share)
• 6-9 p.m. - Street Dance on basketball courts (Music by Jam Man Entertainment)
• Dusk - Fireworks.

ONGOING EVENTS:

Historical Display of Whiting, 

Bouncy House, Snow Cones, Pop Corn, 

Fire Department equipment on display.

"Our Whiting" books will be on sale.

Bring your own chairs to watch fireworks and listen to the music.

Whiting Sestercentennial Resolution

The text of a draft concurrent legislative resolution congratulating Whiting on its upcoming sestercentennial (250th) anniversary is included in the Annual Report of the Town and School District, Whiting, Vermont, January 1 to December 31, 2012. A copy of the resolution has been incorporated into this website (Click Here). Whiting celebrates the 250th anniversary of its founding charter on August 6, 2013.

Town charter of 1763

Today, I posted the text of the original Whiting town charter of 1763 and the related list of original land grantees. I pulled the text from the excellent local history, Our Whiting, written by Harold and Elizabeth Webster back in 1976. Visitors may access the text at this location:

1763 Whiting Town Charter