Rutland, Vermont

Rutland is a city in south-central Vermont. It is the shire town (county seat) of Rutland County. Covering 7.68 sq mi (19.89 sq km), it has a population of 16,500 people (2011 estimate), and is surrounded by Rutland town, with a population of 4,000 people. Rutland is the third largest city in Vermont.

Rutland, Vermont
Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Downtown_Rutland,_Vermont.jpg
Author: Sfoskett

Located on Otter Creek, Rutland was created in 1761 via a land grant instituted by colonial Governor Benning Wentworth, who named it after John Manner, the 3rd Duke of Rutland. It was originally called Mill Village.

The discovery of high-quality marble in the area started of a quarrying industry which began in the early 19th century and continued into the 1980s, when the marbles were finally exhausted. The closure of the quarries resulted in a heavy loss of jobs in Rutland.

Visiting Rutland

Take Interstate 89 to Exit 1, then continue on US Highway 4 (Woodstock Road) heading south and west to reach Rutland.

Places of Interest in Rutland

 Latest updates on Penang Travel Tips