Village of Woodstock in Windsor County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Justin Morgan
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 3, 2009
1. Justin Morgan Marker
On this site the progenitor of the famous Morgan breed of horses was owned by Sheriff William Rice about 1800. Justin Morgan took his name from that of the singing schoolmaster who originally brought him to Vermont, but who lost possession of the later famous horse to Sheriff Rice in payment of a debt.
Erected by New England Morgan Horse Association, Inc.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals. In addition, it is included in the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation Markers series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 43° 37.58′ N, 72° 30.926′ W. Marker is in Woodstock, Vermont, in Windsor County. It is in Village of Woodstock. It is at the intersection of Central Street (U.S. 4) and Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling west on Central Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42 Central Street, Woodstock VT 05091, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Vermont’s Connecticut River Valley and in the Green Mountains. It is also in the American Northeast and in New England. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Woodstock Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Teagle's Landing (about 700 feet away, measured in a direct line); Woodstock History Center (approx. 0.2 miles away); Paul Revere Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away);
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study the marker shown.
Also see . . .
1. Vermont Morgan Horse Association. (Submitted on December 29, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. American Morgan Horse Association: Origin of the Morgan Horse. (Submitted on December 29, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed by Bill Coughlin, July 13, 2017
2. Wideview of Justin Morgan Marker
Photographed by Michael Herrick, October 3, 2009
3. Wideview of Justin Morgan Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 2,388 times since then and 48 times this year. Last updated on April 28, 2020, by Dennis Tatro of Sharon, Vermont. Photos: 1. submitted on October 10, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 2. submitted on July 13, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on October 10, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
