About Saint Johnsbury

It is believed that Ethan Allen, the founder of Vermont, first proposed the naming the town St. John in honor of his friend Jean de Crevecoeur, who was a French-born author and agriculturist. However, Crevecoeur suggested the unique name Saint Johnsbury in order to differentiate the town from Saint John, New Brunswick. The town with an approximate population of 7,500 is situated about ten miles north of the Connecticut River. People searching for a house or apartment for rent in Saint Johnsbury will find that the town offers vacation homes in addition to permanent housing within the beautiful town with breathtaking scenery. Homeowners are provided with excellent educational facilities, year-round outdoor activities, and the stunning sights nature that surround the town. Residents of this amazing town can always find entertainment in the historical and natural attractions that Saint Johnsbury has to offer. Downtown Saint Johnsbury contains many fine restaurants, boutiques, and art galleries that will please any person. However, the most famous historical landmark located in Saint Johnsbury is the Saint Johnsbury Athenaeum, which was built in 1871 and serves as the town’s library and a 19th century art gallery. Some other interesting places include Dog Chapel, the Maple Grove Museum, and Fairbanks Museum. The town also keeps its ties with nature by offering skiing, snowboarding, hiking, and camping on Burke Mountain, and mountain biking and hiking on the Kingdom Trails. This remarkable town will surly please any person with a love for art or nature.

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