Category: History

Past accomplishments

July 27th, 2019 Event

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On July 13, 2019

In Events, History, Local, Other, Village Center, Volunteer

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Will the intact Bell of  Chapel 1871 in North Clarendon ring once more in years to come?

Neighbors and residents of Clarendon-rich with early settler’s history, have set their mind to restore the old Chapel to bring back their village. Cont

On July 27th, during the ‘Town-Wide Sale’ the Chapel will be open for viewing. Please stop by, visit, share your stories,  or perhaps you may want to get involved in this community effort to bring back our forgotten precious jewels. The repurposing of a neglected building could bring  new life in the old village.

  • Questions: 802-468-7047
  • Address: 437 Old Route 7 North Clarendon, VT

North Clarendon

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On March 27, 2019

In History, Other, Plans, Village Center

Clarendon is a unique rural town with much of the oldest history for the county. Except for Town Hall, the Red Brick Church, the Grange, some buildings have been neglected and will slowly disappear unless some efforts are made to maintain them. We are currently working on the Chapel. Read

In the past, North Clarendon offered most of the commercial activities: A post office, a Grange, school, chapel, Inn, tea house. With grants and private support, it could bring back a modest yet interesting historic village district for the Town Clarendon.

Efforts that would be beneficial:

  • Village Designation
    • Village Designation offer tax credits and many incentives. Read
  • National Recognition
    • Obtaining the National Historical Registry for the North Clarendon Chapel (Chapel 1871) will pave the way to more community efforts.

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Photo Credit: Peter Huntoon

Chapel History

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On March 20, 2018

In History

Built by Clarendon Baptists in 1871, on a 30’x45’ lot (ref. 1980 Annual report).

The building is significant for its vernacular style and landmark for the village of North Clarendon. It displays rounded colored glass windows, a steeple and an open shingled belfry with a polygonal spire. Read more

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