Norwich, Vermont 05055
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Norwich is a classic Vermont community. One of Vermont's more desirable towns for relocating due to its charming village, and close proximity to Dartmouth College, DHMC, Downtown Hanover, West Lebanon, NH and Interstate I-91.

Norwich was the location of the state's first country grammar school in 1785. The first settlers to winter in Norwich were here in the winter of 1765. The first saw mill on the Blood Brook began operation in 1766.

The public school building that currently sits on the Village Green was built in the late 19th century. Click here to for a closer view of this late 19th century school house.

The Norwich Inn, at 325 Main Street was established in 1797. The Inn is still in operation today.

Norwich Academy as originally located here in Norwich. The ALS&M Academy was established in Norwich by Captain Alden Partridge in 1819. The Academy was Chartered by the Vermont Legislature as Norwich University in 1835. After the burning of the South Barracks in 1866 the University moved to Northfield, Vermont.

Norwich is growing. Population has jumped from approximately 1,600 residents in 1960 to more than 3,600 today. Many Norwich residents commute to nearby New Hampshire. Dartmouth College, The Dartmouth Hichcock Medical Center and busy West Lebanon are all within easy commute.

County: Windsor
Chartered: July 4, 1761
Population: 3,278

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