Central Park

Developed by Julius O. Frost (1839-1913), an enterprising landowner, farm and grain merchant, this 8-acre summer amusement area opened in 1895. A Lincoln Cabin replica, pavilion, gazebos, and novel trolley-wire ride were set within scenic grounds. Served by a nearby railroad flagstop, its dances, suppers, picnics, fireworks, musicals, plays, and religious meetings attracted thousands. After a gradual decline, the park closed in the 1930s. Earlier, the town pound stood on this land, which had formerly been owned by Dr. Cyrus Washburn, Vernon's first resident physician.

Vernon, Vermont · United States