Waterbury Village Historic District

Waterbury Village Historic District is a neighborhood in Waterbury, Vermont, that spreads along Main Street and Stowe Street with commercial buildings and homes built in different styles across many decades. The structures range from early trading areas to later public buildings, showing how architecture changed as the town developed.

The area started as an early settlement near the Winooski River around 1770, but only became a real business center after Main Street was built in the 1790s. This street became the backbone of the town and later attracted mills and commerce.

Churches, shops, and homes in the district show how the town grew and changed over time through the choices and needs of its residents. Walking through, you notice how different generations left their mark on the buildings and shaped the community.

The district is easy to reach via United States Route 2 and simple to explore since it mainly follows two main streets. Key landmarks like the old railroad station and the state office complex at the southern end help you find your way around.

Thatcher Branch stream once powered the mills and factories that grew along Stowe Street and shaped how the district is laid out. Without this water power advantage, the area would look completely different today.