East Sheldon loop is mostly paved with great views of the Missisquoi River, surrounding farmland, and Jay Peak. It also passes several areas of historic significance. At 1.4 miles is a marker dedicated to Colonel Elisha Sheldon (1741-1805) for whom the town of Sheldon is named. Col. Sheldon was commissioned by General George Washington in 1776 to raise a regiment of cavalry (the 2nd Continental Light Dragoons) which served during the Revolutionary War. His house still stands on the hill above the marker. At mile 1.7 is a marker commemorating the site of Civil War action on October 19, 1864, involving a 22-man Confederate detachment on their retreat to Canada after an attack on St. Albans (referred to as the St. Albans Raid). Also at this site, a covered bridge was set on fire but saved by alert citizens. This route passes through the village of Sheldon.