Leicester, VT 05733 (Historic)
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member nomadwillie
N 43° 51.950 W 073° 06.417
18T E 652116 N 4858712
The building is a former post office and general store. It is now a residential property.
Waymark Code: WM17F1R
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 02/10/2023
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member YoSam.
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The structure's construction date is uncertain, but it was probably begun before 1830, intended to be a retail store. It was purchased by Dr. William Gile, a prominent local physician, who is credited with completing the building's construction and opening it as a traveler's accommodation on the Rutland-Vergennes stagecoach route (now US 7). It was operated as such until 1859, also serving as a local social meeting point. It was thereafter converted into a strictly retail space, serving as a general store and post office into the 20th century, when it was converted into a private residence. It was moved (remaining on its 5-acre (2.0 ha) lot) in 1977 because its location close to the main road impeded sightlines from Fern Lake Road

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Type of structure:: Stand Alone

re-enter Zip Code here:: 05733

Current Status:: Former Historic Location

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