The town of Marlboro in Windham County is located near Brattleboro, in southern Vermont. The town was settled in 1736 and named after John Churchill, First Duke of Marlborough. Marlboro is a small hill town that has become a four season resort. Skiing, hiking and bicycling are popular activities. The town also has several antique shops and some fine lodging and dining. Marlboro was Chartered April 19, 1751.
Marlboro College, a small liberal arts school with high scholastic standards, is located here. Marlboro College has achieved international fame with its summer music festival called Marlboro Music. The festival presents world class chamber music in a most unique setting.
In its early years Marlboro was noted for the large number of wolves that roamed the hills. The town was also the site of numerous clashes between the early settlers and Indians.