Weston in Windsor County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Wilder Memorial Library
Hon. John Wilder
Born at Winchendon Mass. 1795
Lived in Weston from 1825 - 1877
Served the town as
Postmaster · Selectman · Representative
State Senator and Side Judge
of Windsor County
This building was erected about 1820 and occupied by him for a time as a residence. It was purchased by his descendants and presented to the town in 1908
Erected 1908 by Town of Weston, Vermont.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Communications • Education • Government & Politics. A significant historical year for this entry is 1795.
Location. 43° 17.492′ N, 72° 47.685′ W. Marker is in Weston, Vermont, in Windsor County. It is at the intersection of Lawrence Hill Road and Serene Lane, on the right when traveling east on Lawrence Hill Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 24 Lawrence Hill Rd, Weston VT 05161, 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,
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: John Wilder House (within shouting distance of this marker); Cold Spring Brook Memorial Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Weston Korean War Vietnam War Monument (within shouting distance of this marker); The Church on the Hill (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Weston Civil War Monument (about 400 feet away); The Cone House (about 400 feet away); Welcome to Weston's unique Village Green (about 400 feet away); Honor Roll (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Weston.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 27, 2026. It was originally submitted on June 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 27, 2026, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
