Morrisville in Morristown in Lamoille County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

H.H. Powers House

47 Upper Main Street

— 1845 —

H.H. Powers House Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 3, 2024

1. H.H. Powers House Marker

Inscription. Dr. Horace H. Powers (1807-67) was one of Morristown's original doctors. During the Civil War, he traveled to Virginia to treat wounded Union soldiers. His son H. Henry Powers (1835-1913) became an attorney, served in both the Vermont House and Senate, including as Speaker of the House; on the Vermont Supreme Court and five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives. Dr. Powers' grandson, George M. Powers (1861-1938), served as Secretary of the Vermont Senate, and was appointed as an Associate Justice to the Vermont Supreme Court in 1904. He served several terms on the Court, including as Chief Justice.

This 1½ story, side-gable, Greek Revival-style cottage includes corner pilasters, molded cornice, gable returns, 6/6 wood windows with peaked lintels, and entablature. Colonial Revival-style additions include the pedimented entryway and an added wing on the east side. The house was purchased in 1948 by the adjacent church for use as a parsonage.

[Captions] (Right) United States Congressman H. Henry Powers; (far right) Vermont Supreme Court Justice George McClellan Powers Portraits courtesy of Vermont Historical Society

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Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Government & Politics • Law Enforcement. In addition, it is included in the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP), and the Vermont, Morrisville History & Art Walk series lists. A significant historical year for this entry is 1904.

Location. 44° 33.709′ N, 72° 35.842′ W. Marker is in Morristown, Vermont, in Lamoille County. It is in Morrisville. It is at the intersection of Upper Main Street (Vermont Route 12) and Pleasant Street, on the right when traveling west on Upper Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 47 Upper Main St, Morrisville VT 05661, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Vermont’s Green Mountains.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Great North Woods,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker:

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, October 3, 2024

2. H.H. Powers House Marker

Puffer United Methodist Church (within shouting distance of this marker); Lamoille County Civic Center (within shouting distance of this marker); United Community Church of Morrisville (within shouting distance of this marker); Fleetwood Block (within shouting distance of this marker); The Governor's Mansion (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); #1 Spiral Canopy (about 300 feet away); Union Bank Building (about 400 feet away); Tegu Theatre (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Morristown.

Also see . . .
1. Morrisville Historic District (PDF). Updated National Register of Historic Places nomination that expanded the original district and added the Powers House as a contributing property. (Prepared by John Johnson, 2007; via National Park Service) (Submitted on November 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

2. Biographical Sketch of Dr. Horace Powers. Dr. Horace Powers was the son of Urias and Lucy Powers, and was born Oct. 27, 1807. His early education was obtained in the common schools of his native town and the Academy at Newport, after

Horace Henry Powers (1835-1913) image. Click for full size.

Men of Vermont:…, Jacob G. Ullery (1894); via Internet Archive (Public Domain)

3. Horace Henry Powers (1835-1913)

He spent 16 years on the Vermont Supreme Court before serving five terms in Congress.

finishing which he studied medicine. (Access Genealogy) (Submitted on November 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

3. H. Henry Powers. Wikipedia entry on the lawyer, judge and politician, whose father built the house. (Submitted on November 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

4. George M. Powers. Wikipedia entry on the attorney, politician and judge who is best known for his 15 years on the Vermont Supreme Court, including 11 as its chief justice. (Submitted on November 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.)

George McClellan Powers (1861-1938) image. Click for full size.

The Vermonter magazine, June 1904; via Google Books (Public Domain), circa 1904

4. George McClellan Powers (1861-1938)

He was appointed to the Vermont Supreme Court four separate times over a 25-year span, twice as its Chief Justice.

Credits. This page was last revised on November 27, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 167 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on November 21, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. 3, 4. submitted on November 27, 2024, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.