Springfields VT Homes and Real Estate
Welcome To Springfield Vermont! 
Springfield
is located a stone's throw from Interstate 91 (Exit 7), at the junction
of State Highways 5, 11 and 106. Clapboard houses, stippled churches
and historic brick buildings spread out from downtown in this charming
New England village. In this tranquil community along the Black River,
each of nature's seasons excites the senses. In spring, flowering trees -
crab apple, lilac and apple - perfume the air; summer's mountain warmth
brushes the cheek; fall's brilliant foliage fills the eye while the
sweet taste of maple sugar is spring's special taste.
Camping,
fishing, bicycling, boating, swimming, golf and tennis are but a few of
the area's warm weather activities. During the winter, skiers flock to
ten major alpine ski resorts located within forty miles and enjoy miles
of snowmobile and cross- country ski trails.
Founded
in 1752 and chartered in 1761 with a grant from Governor Wentworth of
the Province of New Hampshire, settlement of Springfield began in
earnest shortly before the American Revolution. During the 19th century,
many machine tool companies and manufacturers located along the banks
of the Black River to take advantage of its hydroelectric potential at
the point where it falls a total of 110 feet in an eighth of a mile.
The
Polish and Russian immigrants who arrived at the turn of the century to
work in the mills added to the ethnic and cultural heritage of the
town. In the first half of the 20th century, Springfield witnessed an
extraordinary period of inventiveness as parent companies spawned and
encouraged others. Soon the name "Precision Valley" was applied to
Springfield.
Springfield's
most famous inventor was James Hartness who held 120 different patents
ranging from turret lathes to a safety razor, sundials and telescopes.
By the 20th century, Springfield was known worldwide for many other
inventions: the common clothespin, breech-loading gun, steam shovel,
corn planter, sheep shearing machine and mop wringer. Other inventions
included gear grinding and shaping machines and other machine tools sold
extensively in the United States and shipped to over seventy countries
around the world.
Rural
traditions and pastoral landscapes are cherished here in a state, which
has a billboard-free highway system and programs to reduce roadside
litter. Springfield, with a population of just under 10,000, is the
largest town in Windsor County. Springfield boasts an excellent
educational system, superior health care facilities and numerous
cultural opportunities. In short, Springfield is both a quiet refuge and
an exciting town with every amenity. In addition, Dartmouth College is
only forty miles away; Boston just two and a halt hours and New York
only four and a half. Cultural and other fun is easily accessible.
Welcome
to Springfield, whether you're here for a weekend, a vacation or a
lifetime. As a place to play, enjoy life and prosper, Springfield is
special.
The Victorian Charm of Chester's Village!
Welcome,
you've found us! Chester's boasts of being the "Vermont you were hoping
to find". During the 20th century, as the farms mechanized and trains
gave way to trucks, Chester retained its elegance and charm of a
Victorian village and rural countryside that attracts visitors from
around the world. Many of who, intoxicated by its beauty stay and make
it their home or their home away from home.
Perfectly
situated between Okemo Mountain Resort, Bromley & Magic Mountain's,
it is a skier's paradise. Only a short scenic drive to the Weston
Playhouse, the world famous Vermont Country Store in both Weston and
Rockingham, and only 30 miles from both Manchester Village and the famed
Woodstock.
Chester
has upwards of 15 Inns, B&B's, motels and hotels. The "Village
Green", which is the center of town has over two dozen boutiques,
specialty shops, restaurants, markets, deli's, galleries, lodging
complete with an information center, a beautiful old graveyard, library
and playground to burn off a little steam. As well as stores, galleries
and restaurants tucked away in the mountainside or along its winding
back roads.
The
other side of town has the historic Chester Depot, which runs the Green
Mountain Rail Tours to Bellows Falls, the Yosemite Firehouse Museum and
the historic Stone Village, more markets, galleries and shops.
Best
of all, the village of Chester has kept its sense of community that
weaves the town together through well managed town services, quality
businesses, excellent schools, both elementary and upper grades, along
with many active churches, clubs and organizations. There is a sense of
pride amongst it residents to keep Chester a quaint Vermont village
tucked neatly between the hustle and bustle of Manchester Village and
the growing up and coming art communities of Saxton's River and Bellows
Falls.
