Proctorsville

History of this unique town located along the Black River, on the scenic highway of Route 131.

Cavendish

Cavendish Vital Statistics

12,400 Acres of Land

38.8 Square miles

60 Miles of Town Road

Located along Rt 131, Cavendish is comprised of two villages, Cavendish and Proctorsville. More than 50% of current land owners are non residents, with a population of 1,470 people in year 2000. Cavendish was created by New Hampshire Governor Benning Wentworth when he granted the land of Cavendish to sixty-six proprietors in 1761.

As the population expanded, the main settlement moved to the valley along the Black River. Abundant water power for grist and saw mills developed the dual villages of Proctorsville and Cavendish. The first recorded town meeting was held in 1782; locally controlled town government continues to this day.

By 1849, Cavendish was served by the Rutland Railroad, providing access to an expanded world with freight and passenger service. Currently, Vermont Railway uses the rail line for daily freight service and foliage excursion trips.

With a history of farming and woolen mills, Cavendish is a mix of residential and vacation home owners. Major businesses include Mack Molding, making plastic cases, and Black River Produce providing wholesale and retail produce and fish.
Town Offices are located on the Green in Cavendish. Phone 1+802-226.7291

Local Cavendish

Six Loose Ladies...and Friends
#7 Depot Street, On-The-Green
Proctorsville, VT 05153
802-7-226-7744
favtinfo@tds.net
Fiber Arts in Vermont presents a yarn shop & Gallery called Six Loose Ladies...& Friends! The shop offers an amazing selection of yarns, rovings, needles & notions along with patterns and books galore. To round out the shop the Ladies offer unique items made by local artisans...from silver jewelry to garments to felted items and of course hats & scarves. So stop on in and enjoy a complimentary cup of tea while you shop. Hours: Wed-Sat 10-6, Sun 11-5,.Open Thursday until 9PM- it is our Sit n' Knit night so bring your object d'art and share in the fun! Also, visit us during Open Studio Weekend held over Memorial weekend and view demonstrations in spinning, weaving, felting and yes, hooking. www.fiberartsinvermont.org

Cavendish Historical Society
[Postal Address]
Cavendish, VT 05142
802.226.7582
Fax: 802.226.7738
Daniel Churchill, President, maintained this former Town Hall and Church on Main St in Cavendish.
Open Sunday late June to mid October 2 to 4 PM or by appointment.

Okemo Valley Regional Chamber of Commerce
Clock Tower Building
Ludlow, VT 05149
802.228.5830
Fax: 802.228.7642
heartovt@tds.net
A Regional Chamber of Commerce operating the Chester and Ludlow Chambers of Commerce. Services and benefits provided to business located in Cavendish, Chester, Ludlow, Mt Holly, Weston and Plymouth, Grafton and Springfield. For information on please click links. Contact us by phone.

Roger Fuller Building & Remodeling
1521 Brook Road
Cavendish, VT 05142
802.226.7854
Fax: 802.226.8142
rfullerbuilding@tds.net
Fine homes, additions, custom kitchens and baths. Over 20 years experience in residential construction. Fully insured.

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Info Booths in Ludlow & Chester
Toll Free 866-21-OVRCC
heartovt@tds.net
If you can't locate the information you need PLEASE call our Help Line number for assistance. The Okemo Valley Chamber Staff looks forward to making your visit to Okemo Valley very special.
Our Office is Open from Monday to Saturday from before 10 AM until after 4 PM. Do not hesitate to leave a message and we will call you back as quickly as possible.

United Country Farm Town Realty
231 Depot Street
Proctorsville, VT 05153
802.226.8022
Fax: 802.706.1000
800.656.1819
info@ucfarmtownrealty.com
A full-service high tech real estate agency. Virtual tours. Serving Okemo Valley & beyond. Vacation homes, land, commercial, relocation, first-time buyers welcomed. Lagre web pressence. We offer you a personal touch.

Golden Stage Inn
399 Depot St
Proctorsville, VT 05153
802.226.7744
Fax: 802.226.7882
800.253.8226
goldenstageinn@tds.net
Stay & Ski pkgs. Four season historic ten-room, antique-filled, country B&B inn. Like coming home. 18th century stagecoach stop, later home to Otis Skinner famous theatre performer & his daughter Cornelia Otis Skinner. Full or Continental breakfasts, gardens, full-size seasonal pool. Wheelchair accessible. Central A/C. Famous for our Bottom-Less cookie jar! Self-Guided Bicycle Tours. Close to Six Loose Ladies yarn shop. Trophy trout fish the Black River.

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