When you tell a story, you spark a connection. Enjoy these stories of Strafford’s people, places and past by John Freitag and others.
The Morrill Of The Story: Why Justin Morrill Got His Stamp
Adapted from John Freitag’s Historical Note, “Why Justin Morrill Got His Stamp”, printed in the 2023 Strafford, Vermon Town Report.
Ocean Liners Coming to Strafford
Justin Morrill once included a provision in a bill to make the Ompompanoosuc River navigable for ocean liners. Unfortunately, many of the senators did not get his Vermont sense of humor and were willing to vote for the bill.