East Dorset in Bennington County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Birthplace of William Griffith Wilson

1895-1971

— Co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous —

Photographed by Dennis Gilkenson, May 3, 2016

1. Birthplace of William Griffith Willson, 1895-1971: Co-founder of Alcoholics Anonymous Marker

Inscription. Bill Wilson was born November 26, 1895, in a room behind the bar at the Wilson House Hotel. From age 11 until entering the Army, he lived at the Griffith House across the church yard from his birthplace. Bill W. wrote the book "Alcoholics Anonymous" which contains the 12-step recovery program for alcoholics. Through this program, a multitude of lives have been saved. Other programs, based on the original 12 steps, exist worldwide for healing individuals and families.

Erected 1995 by Wilson House Board of Directors.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Fraternal or Sororal Organizations • Religion & Religious Structures. In addition, it is included in the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is November 26, 1895.

Location. 43° 14.383′ N, 73° 0.549′ W. Marker is in Dorset, Vermont, in Bennington County. It is in East Dorset. It is at the intersection of Mad Tom Road and Village Street, on the right when traveling north on Mad Tom Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Dorset VT 05251, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southern Vermont. 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 5 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: First Marble Quarry (approx. 3.8 miles away); Fenton Pottery Site

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(approx. 4.2 miles away); Cephas Kent’s Dwelling (approx. 4½ miles away); Dorset (approx. 4.6 miles away); The Dorset Field Club (approx. 4.7 miles away); Ye Olde Tavern (approx. 4.8 miles away); Manchester Vampire (approx. 4.8 miles away); The Manchester Depot (approx. 4.9 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dorset.

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Marker is in front of the Wilson House Hotel image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dennis Gilkenson, May 3, 2016

2. Marker is in front of the Wilson House Hotel

Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 4, 2016, by Dennis Gilkenson of Saxtons River, Vermont. This page has been viewed 1,004 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 4, 2016, by Dennis Gilkenson of Saxtons River, Vermont. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.