Charles Henry Stearns (February 7, 1854 – October 12, 1936) was a businessman and politician who served as 45th lieutenant governor of Vermont for one term.

[1] Stearns joined his family's business manufacturing butter tubs and other wood products, and eventually expanded the company into other areas of the lumber business, including logging lands in Canada.

[2] He also became active in other enterprises, including a dry goods store and a granite quarry and stone products business.

He also served as a director and president of the Union Bank and Trust Company of Morrisville.

[3][4] Stearns was active in government and politics, including service as chairman of the Lamoille County Republican Committee, and Johnson Town Treasurer.