Vermontville Chapel and Academy - Vermontville, MI - Former Schools on Waymarking.com

From the State of Michigan historical marker located at the former school:

In 1836 a group from Vermont known as the Union Colony settled here. The members were determined that their children should receive a good education. The Vermontville Academical Association was formed, constructed this building, and opened it for classes in the winter of 1844-45. Vermontville was advertised as an ideal location for an academy, since there was little to distract the students from their work. Because most of the colony were Congregationalists, their minister also served as the academy teacher. Religious services were held here until 1864 when the church across the street was completed. Town meetings were held in the academy, and in 1853 Vermontville’s first general store opened on the ground floor.

The Vermontville Historical Society was founded in February of 1966, to preserve the history of this area. The Chapel and the former Vermontville Academy is now being used as an Historical Museum and was opened to the public for the first time at the Maple Syrup Festival in 1967. The public is cordially invited to visit this museum. -Vermontville Historical Society

Address: 106 N. Main St. Vermontville, MI USA 49096 Web Site: [Web Link]

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