Calais, Vermont

Calais (rhymes with Dallas) is located in Washington County. It was granted by the Vermont legislature in 1780 to Colonel Jacob Davis and others. The name is of French origin, pointing to the admiration for the French after their assistance during the American Revolution (see also, Montpelier).

Primarily agricultural, its settlements include East Calais, North Calais, Kents Corner, maple Corner, Pekin, and Adamant.

See also:

• North-Central Vermont