Buels Gore

Buels Gore is an unincorporated territory at the southern edge of Chittenden County, occupying remote mountainous land in Vermont. The landscape consists mainly of forested slopes with the Green Mountains dominating the eastern portion, crossed by a single highway that serves as the main passage through the area.

This territory was chartered by the Vermont General Assembly in 1780 and named after Major Elias Buel, a settler who came from Connecticut. The establishment reflects Vermont's early administrative expansion across its mountainous interior regions.

The territory maintains minimal self-governance as an unincorporated portion of Chittenden County, reflecting Vermont's distinct administrative structure for sparsely populated areas.

Access to the area is mainly through Vermont Route 17, which crosses the territory and reaches its highest elevation at Appalachian Gap. Visitors should be aware that services are minimal and the terrain is quite remote and mountainous.

The population of Buels Gore decreased from 30 residents in 2010 to 29 in 2020, making it one of Vermont's least populated administrative territories.

Location: Chittenden County

GPS coordinates: 44.20833,-72.95000

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:04