Rokeby - Ferrisburg Vt
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 44° 13.359 W 073° 14.257
18T E 640768 N 4898112
Home to Rowland Evans Robinson, built in 1790 with the addition in 1814
Waymark Code: WMT5D5
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 09/29/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dragontree
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The main part of the home was built in 1814 with the rear section build in 1790. It is a 2 story clapboard sided framed house. It is set upon a stone foundation.

Rokeby was the family homestead of Rowland Evans Robinson, one of Vermont's most prominent writers, chronicler of Vermont dialect and customs of the 1840's.

Today the home and buildings on the property is a museum.
Earliest Recorded Date of Construction: 01/01/1790

Architectural Period/Style: Federal

Type of Building e.g. Country House, Stately Home, Manor:
Country Home


Interesting Historical Facts or Connections:
National Historic Landmark


Main Material of Construction: Wood

Private/Public Access: Privately owned, now a museum

Admission Fee (if applicable): 6.00 (listed in local currency)

Related Website: [Web Link]

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Additional Dates of Construction: Not listed

Architect (if known): Not listed

Landscape Designer (if known): Not listed

Listed Building Status (if applicable): Not listed

Opening Hours (if applicable): Not listed

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