Vernon's First Meetinghouse 1802 - 1844 - Vernon, VT
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neoc1
N 42° 45.815 W 072° 30.922
18T E 703298 N 4737555
This historical marker in in the west side of Route 142 in Vernon.
Waymark Code: WMDB73
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 12/18/2011
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An interesting marker about the early history, politics and religion in 19th century Vernon, Vermont. The marker is inscribed:
VERNON
VERMONT
VERNON'S
FIRST MEETINGHOUSE
1802 - 1844
STOOD ON A HILL WEST OF MARKER
BUILT BY $1000 PROPERTY
TAX LEVY. CONGREGATIONAL AND
BAPTIST PREACHERS HIRED AND
PAID BY THE TOWN INCLUDED REV.
BUNKER GAY AUTHOR OF MANY
LOCAL EPITAPHS . ANIMALS IMMOR-
TALITY ONCE TAUGHT. INTERNAL
DISSENTION FORCED SALE AND
DEMOLOTION IN 1844.
HEARSE HOUSE STOOD NEAR
TOWN TOMB 1851-1922
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Marker Name: Vernon's First Meetinghouse 1802 - 1844
Location: Vernon
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