Smugglers Notch - Stowe - Vermont Historical Markers on Waymarking.com

This historical marker about Smugglers Notch is located along route 100 in Stowe, Vermont. You'll find the marker at the north-east corner of the intersection of Waterbury Rd (Route 100), Moscow Rd (leading west) and Points N (leading east).

Marker Text
SMUGGLERS NOTCH
The southern gateway to Mount Mansfield and Smugglers Notch is via Route 100, once a plank road, the bed for Mt. Mansfield Electric Rail Road, and one of the earliest concrete roads. From the village of Stowe, Route 108 meanders past the base of Mt. Mansfield, Vermont's highest peak at 4393 feet, and climbs through Smugglers Notch, the reputed route for cattle smugglers and hiding place for Lake Champlain pirates. The BIG SPRING has been popular since the 19th century when its waters were claimed to have curative powers. The caves, which retain ice until July, the ski resort and the many trails attract hikers and travelers in all seasons.
VERMONT DIVISION FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION - 2005
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Marker Name: Smugglers Notch Location: Stowe

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