Brownington's Gallop Through Time

Saunter down memory lane to explore a medievalish Vermont village, once brimming with troops, stagecoaches, and schools. A certain fella ignited a spark, but the real yarn lies in its ancient buildings.

Vermont's Brownington, home to the Brownington Village Historic District, takes you back to the 19th century. Back in the day, this haven was one of only two county seats, serving as a critical pitstop between Boston, Massachusetts, and Montreal, Quebec for soldiers and stagecoaches. In the year 1973, it received the prestigious title as a historic district. But don't get this old-timer confused, its relevance goes way back, especially in the education sphere. The Orleans County Grammar School, founded by none other than Alexander Twilight in 1823, was a game-changer during its time, but that's merely the prologue to this riveting story.

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Brownington's Gallop Through Time: A Vermont Village's Stagecoach to Schools

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