We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around South Dorset. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for South Dorset.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of South Dorset. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around South Dorset.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around South Dorset. See our Newspapers Page for South Dorset.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for South Dorset ...
Looking for more information about South Dorset? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to South Dorset, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for South Dorset.
Adding South Dorset to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of South Dorset in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found (so far) for South Dorset was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<4>
From that list, the South Dorset post office opened in 1847. The South Dorset post office closed in 1986.
If you're interested in how the shape of Vermont's counties, including Bennington, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries.
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The elevation is an estimate for the area around South Dorset - it will be higher in some places and lower in others.
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While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program.
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A copy of the Blevins & Helbock Post Office list with background information can be found at: