Chittenden County, VT

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CHITTENDEN COUNTY, situated on the western boundary of Vermont, on the east side of Lake Champlain, and traversed by Onion river. Area, 500 square miles. The face of the country is undulating near the lake, but becomes mountainous and hilly at the east; much of the soil is highly productive. Seat of justice, Burlington. Pop. in 1830, 21,775; in 1840, 22,977; in 1850, 29,036. (Fanning's, 1853)

    Place Unit Type
    County
    Containing Unit
    Name Type
    Burlington, VT City or Town
    Charlotte, VT City or Town
    Jericho, VT City or Town
    Richmond, VT City or Town
    Westford, VT City or Town
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