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Quechee was known for a picturesque covered bridge at the site of the old Quechee mill, which now houses the Simon Pearce glass-blowing facility and restaurant. The bridge was severely damaged by flooding caused by Hurricane Irene in 2011. [4] The bridge has since been rebuilt. Quechee has a small branch post office with zip code 05059.
The Quechee Gorge is located in Quechee, Vermont along U.S. Route 4. The gorge is 165 feet deep and is the deepest gorge in Vermont. It serves as a popular tourist attraction in Quechee State Park and can be viewed from the U.S. Route 4 bridge and from trails on both sides of the gorge. Many people from around New England flock to the gorge for ...
The park contains the Quechee Gorge, a popular Vermont tourist stop. The land was originally the site of the Dewey wool mill which ceased operation in 1952 and relocated to Enfield, New Hampshire . Shortly after the closing of the Mill the US Army Corps of Engineers acquired the property as part of its regional flood control plan.
The Quechee Gorge Bridge is a historic bridge, carrying U.S. Route 4 (US 4) across Quechee Gorge, near the Quechee village of Hartford, Vermont. Built in 1911, it is Vermont's oldest surviving steel arch bridge. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. [1]
The Marsh family was among the first to be granted land in the Quechee area after the town of Hartford was chartered in 1761. Joseph Marsh was a prominent local citizen, leading a regiment of colonial militia in the American Revolutionary War , and serving on the committee that drafted the constitution of the independent Vermont Republic in 1777.
As of 2016, Pearce maintained a home in Hartland, Vermont; [6] previously, he resided in Norwich, Vermont. [7] He and his wife, Pia, have four sons. [6] Their youngest son is Kevin Pearce, a snowboarder, who was seriously injured in 2009 while training for the Olympics. [7] Kevin is the subject of the 2013 HBO film The Crash Reel. [6] [8]
Tourterelle Restaurant & Inn, 3629 Ethan Allen Highway (U.S. 7), New Haven. (802) 453-6309, www.tourterellevermont.com A new sign welcomes visitors to Tourterelle Restaurant & Inn in New Haven.
Pancakes topped with locally produced maple syrup, are the typical Vermont breakfast, served with a side of local bacon. Homemakers make all kinds of fruit and vegetable pickles. Vermont is known for its local cheeses. [2] By 1983, dairy farms made up 79% of all farm profits in the state. In 1995, that share had decreased to 69.9%. [3]