Chester in Windsor County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

This Tablet and the Clock in the Tower

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 14, 2026

1. This Tablet and the Clock in the Tower Marker

Inscription.
This tablet and the clock in the tower are presented in 1918 by Gilbert Asa Davis. In memory of his father and mother, Asa and Mary [Hosmer] Davis. Who on confession of faith were received into the Cong'l Church in Chester, Vermont, on Feb. 1, 1833, and continued devoted members until their respective deaths.

Asa Davis died Jan. 13, 1873 aged 83 yrs. 4 mos, 23 days.
Mary Davis died Mar. 22, 1872, aged 78 yrs. 2 days.
Also, in memory of his sister Martha Tileston [Davis] Miller Who of confession of faith was received into this church on November 3, 1833 and continued a devoted member until her death Mar. 26, 1894 aged 77 yrs. 10 4mos. 6 days.

"Honor thy father and thy mother"

Erected 1918 by Gilbert Asa Davis.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical date for this entry is November 3, 1833.

Location. 43° 15.936′ N, 72° 36.178′ W. Marker is in Chester, Vermont, in Windsor County. It is at the intersection of Main Street (Vermont Route 11) and Church Street, on the left when traveling west on Main Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near

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this postal address: 447 Main Street, Chester VT 05143, 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: Chester Academy / District No. 20 Central School (approx. 0.2 miles away); Chester (approx. ¼ mile away); Merritt Austin Edson (approx. ¼ mile away); Chester Civil War Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Chester Vietnam Conflict Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Chester World War I and II and Korean Conflict Monument (approx. ¼ mile away); Chester Depot (approx. 0.7 miles away); North Chester (approx. 0.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Chester.

Photographed by Steve Stoessel, February 14, 2026

2. This Tablet and the Clock in the Tower Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on June 25, 2026. It was originally submitted on May 24, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York. This page has been viewed 9 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 24, 2026, by Steve Stoessel of Niskayuna, New York.