Lamoille

Lamoille is a geographic name used in several places in the United States. The most prominent is Lamoille County, Vermont, located in the northwestern part of the state. Established in 1835, the county is named for the Lamoille River and comprises rural communities, small towns, and agricultural lands. The county seat is Hyde Park, and the surrounding area forms part of the Green Mountain region.

The Lamoille River is a major waterway in northern Vermont. It rises in the Green Mountains and flows generally northward toward Lake Champlain, supporting towns and agricultural land in the Lamoille Valley, a scenic corridor that has been important for transportation and settlement since the 18th century.

Beyond Vermont, Lamoille refers to a community in Elko County, Nevada. Lamoille is an unincorporated town and census-designated place that lies near the Ruby Mountains. The area includes proximity to Lamoille Canyon, a rugged valley popular for hiking, camping, and wildlife viewing.

Historically, the name Lamoille is of unclear origin and is used in multiple geographic names in the United States. In Vermont, the name is closely tied to the river and county, while in Nevada it denotes a separate locality and nearby canyon.