Greenbank's Hollow-Vermont's Forgotten Village

 

Owing almost its entire existence to just one man, Benjamin Greenbank, Greenbanks Hollow was once a thriving community consisting of a five-story woolen mill, a grist mill, saw mill, local store, post office, school,  and houses.

On December 14, 1885 a fire destroyed the woolen mill,store, several residences and the covered bridge. After which Greenbank relocated to Enfield, NH with his industrial operation. The once thriving community of Greenbank's Hollow was left in ruin. All that remains today are several cellar holes and foundations and original granite foundations along with the restored covered bridge.

Greenbank's Mill circa 1885. Photo credit: Danville Historical Society.