Gov. Jonas Galusha Homestead facts for kids
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Gov. Jonas Galusha Homestead
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U.S. Historic district
Contributing property |
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A photo from around 1937
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 Location in Vermont
Location in the United States
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| Location | 3871 VT 7A, Shaftsbury Center, Vermont |
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| Area | 174 acres (70 ha) |
| Built | 1783 |
| Built by | Lavius Fillmore |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| Part of | Center Shaftsbury Historic District (ID88002052) |
| NRHP reference No. | 79000217 |
Quick facts for kids Significant dates |
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| Added to NRHP | November 30, 1979 |
| Designated CP | November 9, 1988 |
The Governor Jonas Galusha Homestead is a very old and important house located at 3871 Vermont Route 7A in Shaftsbury Center, Vermont. It was built in 1783 and made bigger in 1805. This house is a great example of a building style called Federal architecture.
The homestead belonged to Jonas Galusha, who was Vermont's fifth governor. He was a very important leader and military person in southern Vermont for many years. Today, the house is home to the Shaftsbury Historical Society. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1979 because of its historical importance.
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Discover the Galusha Homestead!
The Governor Jonas Galusha Homestead is found at the northern end of Shaftsbury Center. This area is a spread-out village along Vermont Route 7A. This road used to be a main route through the region.
What Does the Homestead Look Like?
The homestead covers about 174 acres (which is about 70 hectares). Much of this land is used for farming or is covered in woods. The main buildings are located on the west side of the road.
The main house is a two-and-a-half-story building made of wood. It has a roof that slopes down on two sides and chimneys at each end. The outside walls are covered with clapboard siding. The foundation is made of marble blocks. A smaller, one-and-a-half-story section extends from the back of the house.
The front of the house has five sections. The main entrance is in the middle and has a marble floor. A gabled porch covers the entrance. Above the entrance, there is a special window called a Palladian window. Inside the house, you can still see many original features from the early 1800s. These include hinges and latches that were made by hand. Jonas Galusha himself made some of these!
Who Was Governor Jonas Galusha?
The oldest part of the house is the small section at the back. Jonas Galusha built this part in 1783. The larger front part of the house was built later, in 1805. People believe that a local master builder named Lavius Fillmore helped design it.
Jonas Galusha lived in this house until he passed away in 1834. He was a very powerful person in politics and the military in southwestern Vermont for many years. He fought in the American Revolutionary War at the Battle of Hubbardton and the Battle of Bennington.
In the 1780s, he served as the sheriff of Bennington County. Later, he became the fifth Governor of Vermont. His home is a reminder of his important role in Vermont's history.
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