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Derby Line

Derby Line

The establishment of a port of entry in Derby Line, Vt., is the result of the relocation of the Customs officer from the town of Derby northward to the international border - quite similar to the movement of the port of entry from the town of Franklin to Morses Line. In this postcard photo, Customs Inspector Ray Phelps (right) stands on the U.S. side of the boundary marker and his Canadian counterpart stands on the Rock Island, P.Q. side. In the background is the famous Haskell Free Library and Opera House that was specifically built straddling the line in order to promote cross-border friendship and community between the Vermonters and Quebecers.

Last Modified: Mar 06, 2024