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The first settlers in Lyndon were the Rawson brothers who
arrived there in 1808 from Pennsylvania. They were followed by the Markhams and for a number of years these two
families were the only inhabitants. It wasn’t until 1821 that more settlers arrived. Many were Scottish immigrants
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| Farming and dairying were the major occupations and cheese
factories soon appeared in the area. |
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| A Free Will Baptist Church was formed in 1816 and a church
was built in 1839. It is still in operation today and has the only cemetery in Lyndon. |
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| A general store, blacksmith shop and public house were located
at Lyndon Centre and education was provided in a schoolhouse that was built east of the Centre. For a short period
of time this town was called Elgin. |
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| Today Lyndon is a “bedroom town” since most residents
work away or are retired. Some Amish have settled there and the area is popular for hunters and people seeking
vacation homes. |
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| From an article by Syd Emmons, Town of Lyndon Historian |
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