Vermont Statehouse
American state capitol building in Montpelier, Vermont. Built 1833 by Thomas Silloway. Added to the National Register in 1970, and a National Historic Landmark.
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What it is
The Vermont State House, located in Montpelier, is the state capitol of the U.S. state of Vermont. It is the seat of the Vermont General Assembly. The current Greek Revival structure is the third building on the same site to be used as the State House. Designed by Thomas Silloway in 1857 and 1858, it was occupied in 1859. It is the smallest state house in the United States.
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The record
| Property type | Building |
| Address | State St., Montpelier, VT |
| County | Washington County |
| Listed | Dec 30, 1970 |
| Listed for | Politics and government, Architecture |
| Level of significance | National |
| Also known as | Statehouse |
| Reference number | 70000739 |
| Built | 1833 · more from the 1830s |
| Architect | Thomas Silloway |
| Type of place | capitol building |
| Style | Greek Revival architecture |
| Designations | National Historic Landmark |
| Contributing resources | 1 building |
| Standing | Yes |
The nomination form, the document that argues why this place matters, is in the National Archives: Read the nomination ↗
Visiting
| Address | State St., Montpelier, VT |
| Website | leg.state.vt.us/sthouse/sthouse.htm ↗ |
| Coordinates | 44.2625° N, 72.5806° W · Directions ↗ |
| Nearest national park unit | Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park · 44 miles · on Park Atlas |
| Federal campgrounds nearby | Moosalamoo Campground 32 miles · Silver Lake Campground 34 miles · Chittenden Brook Campground 34 miles |
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Questions people ask
When was Vermont Statehouse listed on the National Register?
Dec 30, 1970. It is also a National Historic Landmark, the higher of the two designations.
Source: National Park Service
When was Vermont Statehouse built?
1833, designed by Thomas Silloway, in the Greek Revival architecture style.
Source: Wikidata
Can I visit Vermont Statehouse?
Yes. Vermont Statehouse is recorded as open to the public, and hours are on the official website.
Source: Official website
Where is Vermont Statehouse?
State St., Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont. The nearest national park unit is Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park, 44 miles away.
Source: Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park
Where is the nomination form for Vermont Statehouse?
The National Archives holds the nomination form, the document that made the case for listing.
Source: National Archives
Are there campgrounds near Vermont Statehouse?
Three federal campgrounds are within reach. The closest is Moosalamoo Campground, 32 miles away. Silver Lake Campground is 34 miles away, and Chittenden Brook Campground is 34 miles away.
Source: Campsite Atlas
Is there cell service at Vermont Statehouse?
FCC coverage maps show Verizon 5G, AT&T 5G, and T-Mobile 5G at the listed point. Coverage indoors and behind old masonry is another matter.
Source: FCC Broadband Map
Sources
Location, type and contributing counts come from the National Park Service's National Register spatial data. Listing dates come from the National Register office's spreadsheet where it carries the listing. Construction date, architect, style, photograph and encyclopedia link come from Wikidata and Wikimedia Commons, matched on reference number 70000739. Nothing here is transcribed by hand. The nomination form and photographs ↗ at NPGallery are the original nomination as filed with the National Park Service, and the form is often the best description of the place. The description under "What it is" is the opening of the Wikipedia article, CC BY-SA.