 Prince Rupert was a prominent figure in the English Civil War and afterwards.One of Rupert's first settlers was Reuben Harmon, a metalsmith, who was given the right to mint coins, called Vermont coppers, for the Republic of Vermont.Harmon's Mint is still standing today at Southwind Farm in North Rupert, the building was moved from the original site in East Rupert on a small stream known as Hagar's Brook.