Posted in Vermont Attractions March 24, 2022 by

Few People Know This Charming Small Town In Vermont Is The Center Of The Green Mountain State

While Vermont is full of small towns that have plenty of charm and character, Roxbury is definitely one of the most unique. Aside from this tiny town’s population of under 1000, Roxbury’s claim to fame is that it’s located in the center of Vermont.

Roxbury is a heavily forested and mountainous part of Vermont. And while the geographic center of the state is technically three miles from Roxbury Village, it’s still worth visiting this quaint New England town. Read on to learn more about what there is to do and explore when you head to the middle of the Green Mountain state.

To reach Roxbury, take route 12A north or south. When you arrive, stop by the charming library to get a feel for the town. You'll probably find a book or two about the town's geographical location on the shelves too.
Wikipedia/Roxbury Library Vermont
The town is surrounded by tons of greenery. This includes Roxbury State Forest which spans over 5617 acres and is used for a variety of purposes including protecting wildlife and recreation.
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In addition to being in the heart of Vermont, there are a few cemeteries in town that visitors can check out. One of them, Roxbury Cemetery, is featured in this photo.
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Per this photo, Roxbury's post office has a quaint New England feel to it.
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson DVM
Like many small towns in Vermont, Roxbury also has a picturesque church.
Flickr/Jimmy Emerson DVM
As you can see from this shot, Roxbury is an ideal destination for checking out the fall foliage as well.
Google/Andrew Manley

If you’d like to check out more small towns while you’re in the Green Mountain state, take a look at Most People Don’t Know These 18 Super Tiny Towns In Vermont Exist for ideas of where to go on your next road trip.

Address: Roxbury, VT, USA