Much of St. Johnsbury's history and growth centered on Thaddeus Fairbanks' invention of the platform scale in 1830 and George Cary's idea of flavoring plug tobacco with maple sugar. The town prospered with the success of the Fairbanks Scale and maple-sugar industries, still major contributors to the local economy. It is the industrial, retail and cultural center of the part of Vermont known as the Northeast Kingdom.
Visitor Centers
Northeast Kingdom Chamber of Commerce 2000 Memorial Dr. Suite 11 St. Johnsbury, VT 05819. Phone:(802)748-3678 or (800)639-6379