Town of Leicester

The town of Leicester VT (pronounced LES-ter) is sandwiched along with it’s neighbor Salisbury, between the bustling towns of Middlebury and Brandon.  Leicester is much quieter, but it does have something the bigger towns don’t, lakes.

Leicester is home to 3 prominent bodies of water; Lake Dunmore (which it shares with Salisbury), Fern Lake, and the sparkling mountain oasis known as Silver Lake.  There’s also Mud Pond, that might not be considered a lake, but at 23 acres sure feels like one.  

These bodies of water and surrounding area are great for outdoor recreation.  Even in the winter time you can find locals hiking, ice fishing, birding and playing in the snow!

Chartered: October 20th, 1761
Total Area: 21.8 square miles
Population (2020 Census): 990
Public Schools: Elementary students attend Otter Creek Academy at Leicester, middle and high school students attend Otter Valley Union Middle and High School in Brandon.  Part of the Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union.
Town Website: www.leicestervt.org