Town of Wallingford, VT Home About Government Departments Board Agendas & Minutes Documents and Forms Community Contact Calendar Search for: About Founded: 1761 Population: 2,324 Elevation: 576′ (Wallingford); 1,193′ (E. Wallingford) Land Area: 43.2 sq. miles (Photo credit, Anthony Cirelli) The Town of Wallingford is located in the Otter Creek Valley along Route 7 between the Taconic and Green Mountain Ranges, 22 miles north of Manchester and 10 miles south of Rutland. Wallingford is divided into three distinct villages. Each depicts the typical small New England town with colonial, federal, and Victorian homes, antique shops, white steepled churches, inns, and small country stores and gift shops. Wallingford offers a great opportunity for the Vermont visitor to experience the small town atmosphere, whether it is for an hour’s walk, or for an extended visit. History and Points of Interest On November 27, 1761, Governor Wentworth of New Hampshire granted to Captain Hall and 63 associates 23,040 acres in a tract roughly six miles square. Six miles square was chosen because from anywhere within that area the distance to market, to church, or to town meeting could be traveled between morning and evening chores. The Wallingford House was once a grand hotel and still represents a landmark in the center of town. It is presently housing for the elderly. The Batcheller and Sons Company operated out of the Old Stone Shop. This was the oldest fork company in America. The American Fork and Hoe (True Temper) took over the Batcheller and Sons Company in 1902. Ash logs are still brought to Wallingford for the production of True Temper handles. Main Street and the Otter Creek Valley farming area were added to the National Register of Historic Places in the early 1980s. Visit the beautiful Gilbert Hart Library or the unique Town Hall for more in-depth history of the town and its buildings. The town of Wallingford is the boyhood home of “Paul Harris”, founder of Rotary International. Visit Wallingford Memorial Rotary for more information about the club’s history and current events. Outdoor enthusiasts may access the Long Trail, the Appalachian Trail and the Robert T. Stafford White Rocks National Recreational Area for adventurous and scenic hikes. Town Hall Wallingford Town Hall, 75 School Street, Wallingford, (802) 446-2336. Schools Wallingford Elementary School, 126 School Street, Wallingford, (802) 446-2141 Mill River Union High School, 2321 Middle Road, North Clarendon, (802) 775-3451 Churches East Wallingford Baptist Church (802) 259-2831 6132 Route 140 East Wallingford, VT 05742 First Baptist Church of Wallingford (802) 446-2020 39 School Street Wallingford, VT 05773 Sunday Service at 11 a.m. (10 a.m. during summer months) St. Patrick’s Catholic Church (802) 446-2161 238 North Main Street Wallingford, VT 05773 South Wallingford Union Congregational Church (802) 446-7888 4210 U.S. Route 7 South Wallingford, VT 05773 Sunday Service begins at 10 a.m. Wallingford Congregational Church (802) 446-2817 189 South Main Street Wallingford, VT 05773 Sunday Service & Sunday School begins at 10 a.m.; fellowship time follows Wallingford Neighborhood Watch What It is: The Program was started in Wallingford purely as an effort to increase communication, awareness and personal security in our town. It was modeled after the National ~ Neighborhood Watch Program. It is designed to alert community members to issues and/or suspect activity as it takes place in our region. This is purely an effort from the people for the people. If you would like to be included on an email list featuring Neighborhood Watch updates, contact the Town Administrator at (802) 446-2872 or email townadmin@wallingfordvt.com. Wallingford Lodge (Boy’s Camp) Call the Wallingford Fire District #1 at (802) 446-2964 or for more information visit: Wallingford, VT Home About Departments Calendar Stay In Touch Newsletter Front Porch Forum Contact 75 School Street Wallingford, VT 05773 (802) 446-2336 © 2021 Town of Wallingford, VT. Privacy Policy Home About Government Departments Board Agendas & Minutes Documents and Forms Community Contact Calendar