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The first settlers
in Lyndon were the Rawson brothers who arrived there in 1808 from Pennsylvania.
They were followed by the Markhams and for a number of years these
two families were the only inhabitants. It wasn’t until 1821
that more settlers arrived. Many were Scottish immigrants and New England
pioneers.
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Farming and dairying
were the major occupations and cheese factories soon appeared in the
area.
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A Free Will Baptist
Church was formed in 1816 and a church was built in 1839. It is still
in operation today and has the only cemetery in Lyndon.
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A general store,
blacksmith shop and public house were located at Lyndon Centre and
education was provided in a schoolhouse that was built east of the
Centre. For a short period of time this town was called Elgin.
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Today Lyndon is
a “bedroom town” since most residents work away or are
retired. Some Amish have settled there and the area is popular for
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From an article
by Syd Emmons, Town of Lyndon Historian
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