National Register of Historic Places listings in Vermont facts for kids
This is a list of special places in Vermont that are part of the National Register of Historic Places. This register is like a national list of important buildings, sites, and objects in the United States. These places are important because they tell us about history, architecture, or what life was like in the past.
Vermont's Historic Treasures by County
Vermont has many amazing historic places! These places are spread out across all its counties. The table below shows how many sites are listed in each county. This list helps us see where many of Vermont's historic buildings and areas are located.
County | Number of Sites | |
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1 | Addison | 68 |
2 | Bennington | 49 |
3 | Caledonia | 55 |
4 | Chittenden | 105 |
5 | Essex | 11 |
6 | Franklin | 58 |
7 | Grand Isle | 10 |
8 | Lamoille | 29 |
9 | Orange | 62 |
10 | Orleans | 27 |
11 | Rutland | 74 |
12 | Washington | 67 |
13 | Windham | 97 |
14 | Windsor | 119 |
(Some places might be counted more than once if they cross county lines) | (2) | |
Total Historic Sites: | 829 |
Images for kids
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The Emma Willard House in Addison County is a historic home.
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The First Congregational Church of Bennington is a beautiful old church in Bennington County.
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The Justin Smith Morrill Homestead in Orange County was the home of a famous politician.
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The Brown Covered Bridge is a charming historic bridge in Rutland County.