Jericho, town in Vermont, USA
Jericho is a small town in Chittenden County in northeastern Vermont, spanning about 35 square miles of open land interspersed with homes and farms. The landscape features forests, rolling hills, and streams including Browns River that flow toward the Winooski and Lamoille watersheds.
The town was chartered in 1763 by a New Hampshire governor, with settlers arriving mainly from Massachusetts around 1774. During the American Revolution, Continental Army soldiers briefly garrisoned a small fort along the river before retreating due to threats from British forces in Canada.
The name Jericho reflects biblical traditions and the town's early American settler heritage. Jericho Center serves as the community heart today, where historic buildings and a green space host local gatherings and seasonal events that bring neighbors together.
The town is accessed via two main highways, VT-15 and VT-117, with well-maintained roads and simple parking available. Personal cars are the primary transportation, though limited bus service serves the area, and a small private airfield accommodates private planes.
Jericho was the birthplace of Wilson 'Snowflake' Bentley, a farmer who photographed over five thousand snow crystals and pioneered snow crystal documentation. His remarkable work is preserved and displayed at The Old Red Mill and Museum in town.
The community of curious travelers
AroundUs brings together thousands of curated places, local tips, and hidden gems, enriched daily by 60,000 contributors worldwide.
