Town of Orwell

Orwell VT, nestled in the countryside surrounding Routes 73 and 22A, is a small quiet community, residing in the southern most part of Addison County.  But look closer and you’ll discover a wealth of revolutionary war history.  Most Addison County towns that border Lake Champlain have war stories to tell, but no other town can boast that they once housed the largest fortification of the Revolutionary War, Mount Independence.  After the war, many of the men stationed at Mount Independence settled into farming in the nearby countryside, enjoying a time of peace and prosperity.  A feeling that permeates the town to this day. 
 
Chartered: August 18th, 1763
Total Area: 49.7 Square miles
Population (2020 Census): 1,239
Public Schools: Orwell Village School serves grades K-6.  Older students attend Fair Haven Union Middle and High School.  Part of the Slate Valley Unified School District.
Town Website: townoforwellvt.org