City of Vergennes

The city of Vergennes, the only city in Addison County VT, was incorporated on September 19th, 1788.  Settlers had been living and working in the area (specifically near the falls) as early as 1766, though indigenous peoples had utilized the area for generations before that.

After the Revolution War the area around the falls flourished with industrial pursuits.  The falls themselves powered mills, the Otter Creek provided a direct route out to Lake Champlain and quickly the surrounding land became a village unto itself.  The towns of Ferrisburgh, Panton and Waltham each agreed to give up a small portion of their town land to form the new city, the first in the State of Vermont.

The city of Vergennes has retained its original footprint, a neat square encompassing 2.5 square miles of terrain, just over a mile on each side.  Living up to its motto, the Little City with the Big Heart!

Incorporated as a City: September 19th 1788
Total Area: 2.55 square miles
Population (2020 Census): 2,553
Public Schools: Students attend Vergennes Union Elementary School, Middle School and High School in the Addison Northwest School District.
Town Website: https://www.vergennes.org/