Orange County

Orange County is an administrative region in central Vermont with dense forests, rolling hills, and farmland that supports seventeen towns. The landscape flows naturally between wooded areas and cleared fields, creating a patchwork pattern across the terrain.

The county was established in 1781 as Vermont formed its own administrative districts and designated Chelsea as its governing center. This early system reflected the newly independent state's need to organize its scattered rural settlements.

The area centers on small rural communities where residents maintain strong connections to farming and forestry traditions. Local gatherings and farmers markets show how daily life remains tied to the rhythms of the land.

Visiting is possible year-round, though winter brings snow and slower travel between scattered towns. A car is the practical way to explore since towns spread across the region and public transportation is limited.

Allis State Park contains observation towers where visitors can see across multiple counties into the distance. These structures were built long ago as practical lookout points and remain accessible today to those who climb them.

Location: Vermont

Inception: 1781

Capital city: Chelsea

Shares border with: Caledonia County, Grafton County, Windsor County, Addison County, Washington County

GPS coordinates: 43.99582,-72.37489

Latest update: December 7, 2025 19:32