Athens got its charter on this day in 1780. Throughout the winter of 1779 and 1780 men settled in the region now known as Athens, and began holding meetings.

They were persistent, and through those meetings they drafted and signed a covenant and organized town leadership. These men requested of Governor Thomas Chittenden a charter for their town.

Governor Chittenden responded with a charter on May 3rd, recognizing Athens property in favor of its current settlers, and stipulating public land be appropriated for a minister and a school. The charter hangs in the Athens Town Clerk’s office.

Both Vermont Book Of Days images, with a special thanks to the Town Clerk's office of Athens for allowing us to come film.

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