West Newbury Village Historic District facts for kids
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West Newbury Village Historic District
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West Newbury Community Hall
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| Location | Snake and Tucker Mtn. Rds., West Newbury, Vermont |
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| Area | 16 acres (6.5 ha) |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 83003218 |
| Added to NRHP | September 15, 1983 |
The West Newbury Village Historic District is a special area in West Newbury, Vermont. It's like a time capsule showing what a small country village looked like in the 1800s. This district is found where Tucker Mountain, Snake, and Tyler Farm Roads meet. It hasn't changed much since it was built a long time ago. Because of its history, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
Exploring West Newbury's Past
The first people settled in the West Newbury area around the 1770s. Over the next few decades, this small village center grew. It served the farms and people living in the southern part of Newbury.
The local meetinghouse, a place for community gatherings, was built in 1833. Later, in 1841, Samuel Eastman built a store. This old store, located at the corner of Tyler Farm and Snake Roads, has now been changed into apartments.
West Newbury is also home to Newbury's only remaining district schoolhouse. This old school building is now owned by the local historical society. It helps people learn about what school was like long ago.
Unlike other villages in Newbury, which were near the Connecticut River or the railroad, West Newbury always kept its quiet, country feel. It didn't grow into a big town.
What Makes the District Special
The historic district is mostly a long, narrow area. It stretches from the junction of Tyler Farm and Snake Roads. Then it goes south along Tyler Farm Road to Rogers Hill Road.
Most of the buildings in this area are made of wood. They are usually one or two stories tall. Almost all of them were built before the year 1900. There are only a few buildings from the 20th century, like the post office built around 1975. These newer buildings were designed to fit in with the older, historic style of the village.
