Time Travel in Strafford: A Step Back to the 18th Century

The Strafford Village Historic District encompasses the historic village center of Strafford, Vermont. Established in 1768, the village center flourished in the 1790s and saw most of its growth before 1840, resulting in a charming ensemble of predominantly Greek Revival buildings. Notable exceptions include the 1799 Meetinghouse and the Justin Smith Morrill Homestead, a striking example of Gothic Revival architecture constructed by native son Justin Smith Morrill.

The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1974. The Meetinghouse is a fine example of Federal period architecture. The interior decoration of the Meetinghouse dates back to the late 19th century. The Morrill Homestead is a National Historic Landmark and a state historic site open to the public. The present library was built in 1915. The first library building was built in the 19th century and now houses town offices.

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