Pownal

Chartered in 1760, as part of the New Hampshire Land Grants, Pownal has always had a strong independent reputation. There are actually 3 villages: Pownal, Pownal Center, and North Pownal.   After a long period of industrialization in the 19^th Century which continued into the mid-20^th Century, Pownal today maintains a healthy population of approximately 3,500 people, with longtime residents and newcomers who have made it their bedroom community while travelling to work in neighboring Massachusetts, New York and further north into Bennington County.

U.S. 346 connects North Pownal to Route 22 in New York State. Hikers will appreciate that the Long Trail actually begins at the Massachusetts/Vermont border.  Pownal has its own elementary school, and secondary education is at Mount Anthony Regional High School. Farming, Equestrian Stables, hiking, biking, cross country skiing and swimming at a famous (but not commercial) waterfall/pool are enjoyed by all. For those in the know, driving the numerous back roads over Mt. Anthony in the fall will be the best Fall Foliage drive you can experience. Pownal is surrounded by Cultural Events in the Berkshires, Bennington County, and The Greater Capital Region of New York.