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Fort Dummer State Park
Although the structure is no longer visible, this state park overlooks Fort Dummer, the first European settlement in Vermont.
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Fort Dummer State Park Details
Although the structure is no longer visible, this state park overlooks Fort Dummer, the first European settlement in Vermont. Forty-three English inhabitants and 12 native Mohawk Indians worked in the fort from 1724 until 1725. Unfortunately, a flood from the Vernon Dam engulfed the entire structure, which now sits at the bottom of the Connecticut River. Nowadays, this 273-acre park is a tranquil escape for those looking to spend time outdoors. Visitors can enjoy a picnic in the forest or wander through the chestnut oaks and white birch groves looking for wildlife (turkeys, deer, and grouse are commonly spotted in this area).
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