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A historic village along the Connecticut River
Originally known as Olcott Falls, Wilder began as an early planned community named for a pair of waterfalls on the Connecticut River. The falls played an essential role in the village's development, eventually leading Charles Wilder to establish the Olcott Falls Company in 1883. The company became known as the Wilder Paper Mill, and the village was renamed to honor the legacy of Charles Wilder. Today, the Wilder Village Historic District preserves the community’s original homes and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. As Wilder’s mills and factories have disappeared, the village is now largely residential and offers a tranquil, suburban feel. While the community embraces a slower pace of life than it did in its heyday, it’s just one of five villages in Hartford and is 2 miles from the cultural hub of White River Junction.
A major part of the town, the Connecticut river flows towards the Wilder Dam.
Traditional homes in the Wilder Village Historic District
The Wilder Village Historic District protects the community’s historic housing stock. Residential development began in the late 19th century when gable-front houses were built to accommodate employees of the Wilder Paper Mill. Around the same time, middle- and upper-class families built larger estates along Hartford and Norwich Avenues, including Queen Anne and Tudor Revival-style homes that remain standing today. The United Church of Christ is also located along Hartford Avenue and dates to 1890, serving as an example of Queen Anne and Stick Style architecture. Later development includes a mix of ranch-style, Cape Cod-style and New Englander-style houses built throughout the second half of the 20th century. Single-family homes typically sell for $300,000 to $560,000. Homebuyers will also find several condo communities in Wilder, with prices ranging from $175,000 for a one-bedroom unit to $485,000 for a stand-alone condo with three bedrooms. The neighborhood has an overall CAP Index Crime score of 2 out of 10, lower than the national average of 4.
Wilder has many ornate gable-roofed homes with spacious lawns.
Shops and restaurants in downtown White River Junction
Wilder is almost entirely residential, but the commercial corridor of downtown White River Junction is just 2 miles south. “There’s a whole strip of shopping there. You also have Long River Gallery, which has a whole bunch of local artists on display,” says Margaret Marion, administrative assistant for the Hartford Parks and Recreation department. Vintage shops like Revolution sit next to creative spaces like the Northern Stage, an award-winning theater company known for its theatrical productions and educational programming. Wooden benches fill Big Fatty’s BBQ, a casual spot serving smoked meats, homemade barbecue sauces and classic southern side dishes. Tuckerbox specializes in Turkish and Mediterranean cuisine, while Ava’s Candy Corner is a go-to spot for rolled ice cream. For groceries, Co-op Food Stores is less than 2 miles away.
Residents can walk from Wilder to downtown White River Junction to shop locally.
Boat launch and nature trail at Kilowatt Park
Tucked along the shores of the Connecticut River is Kilowatt Park, which is split into two sections: Kilowatt North and Kilowatt South. The northern half of the park features a shaded picnic area, while the southern half has an athletic field and a carry-in boat lunch. “That’s also a popular fishing spot,” Marion says. Kilowatt Park Trail runs parallel to the riverfront and connects the two green spaces, spanning nearly 2 miles. At Frost Park, residents have access to a basketball court and a playground with a swing set. Dedicated to Charles Wilder, the Wilder Club and Library has been serving the community for over a century. The library hosts live music, author panels and book readings alongside seasonal festivities like an annual Halloween party. Less than 2 miles south is the Sherman Manning Aquatic Facility, which is part of the Hartford Memorial Middle School and Hartford High School campus and is open seasonally from June to August.
Wilder locals can launch there boats from Kilowatt Park and sail through the Connecticut River.
Festivities at the Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival
Hartford’s biggest outdoor attraction is Quechee Gorge State Park, which is less than 8 miles from Wilder. The green space spans 612 acres and features an expansive system of nature trails that wind around the Ottauquechee River. The river flows through the Quechee Gorge, which is often called Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon. Each June, residents can head to Quechee Green Park for the annual Quechee Hot Air Balloon Craft and Music Festival. Vibrant hot air balloons float over the upper Connecticut River Valley, and the festivities include craft vendors, food trucks and live music.
Vocational learning at Hartford Area Career & Technology Center
Students may attend the Hartford School District, which earns a B from Niche and has an average student-teacher ratio of 9-to-1. Dothan Brook School earns a B-plus from Niche, while Hartford Memorial Middle School scores a B-minus. Hartford High School earns a C-plus, and high schoolers can earn college credit through a variety of Advanced Placement courses. Teens can also enroll in vocational programs at the Hartford Area Career & Technology Center, which is attached to Hartford High School. Dartmouth College is less than 4 miles north of White River Junction, and its Special Community Student Program allows high schoolers to enroll in up to 4 college-level courses throughout their junior and senior years.
Hartford High School has an extensive academic program for students.
Hartford Memorial Middle School has an extensive academic program for students.
Dothan Brook School has an extensive academic program for students.
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Access to Interstate 91 and Interstate 89
Wilder is largely car-dependent. Interstate 91 bisects the neighborhood and provides access to Interstate 89, which is about 3 miles south. The historic White River Junction train station is about 2 miles from the village and is served by Amtrak’s Vermonter line, which stops at the station twice a day on its way from St. Albans, Vermont, to Washington, D.C. Advance Transit provides free bus service to the community and connects residents to destinations around the upper Connecticut River Valley. Lebanon Municipal Airport is about a 6-mile drive away, and Cape Air is currently the only airline serving LEB with daily flights to Boston, Massachusetts, and White Plains, New York. For trips to other destinations, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport is about an 85-mile drive away via I-89.
Trains file into White River Junction while local commuters cross over Wilder on I-91.
Proximity to Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center
Wilder is about 8 miles from the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, which is the only academic medical center in New Hampshire. The hospital also boasts the only Level I Trauma Center and Level II Pediatric Trauma Center in the state.
Residents of Wilder are with in a short drive to Dartmouth College.
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