Tavern on Mutton Hill facts for kids
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Tavern on Mutton Hill
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 Location in Vermont
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| Location | Church Hill Rd., Charlotte, Vermont |
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| Area | 4.1 acres (1.7 ha) |
| Built | 1813 |
| Built by | Nathaniel Newell |
| Architectural style | Federal |
| NRHP reference No. | 82001763 |
| Added to NRHP | December 10, 1982 |
The Tavern on Mutton Hill is a very old building in Charlotte, Vermont. It was built in 1813. This building is a great example of a style called Federal architecture. It's special because it's the only brick tavern from the 1800s in Charlotte. In 1982, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical site.
About the Tavern on Mutton Hill
The Tavern on Mutton Hill is located in a quiet, mostly rural part of Charlotte. It stands among other houses on the west side of Church Hill Road. This road is south of where it meets Mutton Hill Road.
What the Tavern Looks Like
The tavern is a two-and-a-half-story building made of brick. It has a foundation and window sills made of red stone. Each end of the roof has two chimneys. These chimneys are connected by a raised wall.
The front of the building has six sections, called bays. The main door is slightly to the left of the center. Above the door, there is a rectangular window with a cool sunburst design. Inside, many of the original wooden details and finishes are still there. Some walls have been changed over time. The large room on the second floor, which used to be a ballroom, is still mostly original.
The Tavern's History
The Tavern on Mutton Hill was built in 1813. It was built by Nathaniel Newell. Nathaniel was the son of a local minister, Abel Newell. His father had passed away the year before.
Nathaniel Newell was a very important person in Charlotte. He was the wealthiest citizen in town. He also served in the state legislature, which is like a state government. Besides owning this tavern, where he lived with his family, he also owned a leather-making business. He had a store in Burlington that sold everyday goods.
The tavern was built on what used to be the main stagecoach route through Charlotte. This route was also an early part of United States Route 7. Stagecoaches were like old-fashioned buses that carried people and mail. After the Newell family, the Edgerton family owned the tavern for over 100 years.
