Somerset
The Reservoir Town
State: Vermont
County: Windham County
Founded: 1761
Abandoned: 1937 (disincorporated)
Peak Population: 300 (1850s)
Somerset was a logging town that effectively wiped itself out. The timber industry led to the construction of a dam that created the Somerset Reservoir, submerging much of the town's prime land.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer/Fall
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 1-2 hours
Quick Facts
- Disincorporated same year as Glastonbury (1937)
- Home to Somerset Reservoir
- Only 2 residents in 2000
Location
Address: Somerset Reservoir, Vermont
Coordinates: 42.9731, -72.9631