School Houses of Southern Vermont – Part I

Those of us who live in New England and specifically here in southwestern Vermont are very fortunate to have the opportunity to be stewards of historic properties, some that date back to the very birth of our nation.  These properties include grand manses that were once homes to prominent families as well as more modest farm houses and even former school houses.  The school houses have a special charm of their own, each with its own story.  Hoisington Realty currently has the privilege of listing four such former school houses from Bennington to Arlington.

The original Arlington Schoolhouse, built in 1798 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places is now a sweet, 2 bedroom home on a half acre lot on School Street close by the Battenkill River and a short walk into the village.  First used as a chapel next to St. James Church on Main Street while the stone church was being constructed it was then moved to the corner of Main and Water Street where it served as the village school until 1875 when it was once again moved and used as a Grange Hall.  During the first quarter of the 20th century it was moved to its current site on School Street where it was used as a blacksmith’s shop then a paint shop before finally becoming a residence in 1940.

Stay tuned for more information regarding the historic school house listings we have here in southwestern Vermont!

Tags: Arlington, former school houses, historic properties, southwestern Vermont

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