In the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont, you will find Lyndon. Founded in 1780, and comprised of Lyndon, Lyndon Corner, and Lyndonville (the village proper), this very small town only covers six square miles of the beautiful rolling meadows of
Vermont
. The town of
Lyndon
is both a tourist town and a commercial town. You can find five covered bridges here, which is the most that can be found in the entire
Northeast
Kingdom
. The local
Bandstand
Park
hosts concerts that are played weekly during the summer months. In addition to the concerts, there are several festivals and events that are held at
Bandstand
Park
. One of these events is the Caledonia County Fair, which is held every year in the month of August. Tourists often visit the Lyndon State College, The Lyndon Outing Club, and Cobleigh Public Library.
Unlike most small towns, Lyndon has an airport, The Caledonia County Airport. In the entire state of
Vermont
, Lyndonville is the only railroad-built community. Started in 1866, Lyndonville served primarily as a major railroad center for the region for both freight and passenger traffic. There are still two buildings standing from 1866, which serve to remind the residents of the towns beginning. Additionally, the houses around
Bandstand
Park
were first built to house the railroad officials. The town of
Lyndon
had been around for seventy-five years before Lyndonville was even built. Lyndon’s first town meeting was held in 1791, the same year that
Vermont
became a state. The Lyndon Institute is only one of four independent and privately owned schools in
Vermont
. The Lyndon Institute is the designated high school for Lyndon and the surrounding area.
There is also a local college, the Lyndon State College, is a four year liberal arts school. The Lyndon State College started as a personal mansion for Theodore V. Vail, the first president of the American Telephone and Telegraph Company. An internationally known product of
Vermont
’s, Bag Balm, is made by the Dairy Association of Lyndonville. Bag Balm is used for softening dry or chapped hands. And what’s a town if it doesn’t have its own town band. The town band of Lyndon first started in 1865. Lyndon is one small historical town. Despite the size of Lyndon, there are still many things that you can do to keep your interest.
