South End in Burlington in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Site of the American House
1808 - 1893
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 4, 2009
1. The American House Marker
the American House
1808-1893
Presidents Monroe, Van Buren, Pierce, Grant
Generals Scott, Wool, Hampton
Henry Clay, and other famous famous
people entertained here.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Places. In addition, it is included in the Former U.S. Presidents: #05 James Monroe, the Former U.S. Presidents: #08 Martin Van Buren, the Former U.S. Presidents: #14 Franklin Pierce, and the Former U.S. Presidents: #18 Ulysses S. Grant series lists.
Location. 44° 28.546′ N, 73° 12.826′ W. Marker is in Burlington, Vermont, in Chittenden County. It is in South End. Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (U.S. 2) and St. Paul Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street. Across Main Street from City Hall Park. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Burlington VT 05401, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Green Mountain Club (within shouting distance of this marker); City Hall Park (within shouting distance of this marker); Captain John Lonergan (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Church Street Marketplace (about 300 feet away); Church Street
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Additional keywords. Hotel Vermont.
Photographed By Richard E. Miller, July 4, 2009
2. The Hotel Vermont Building--Site of the "American House"
Constructed in 1910, at seven stories, it is still one of the tallest buildings in Vermont. Marker is visible near the lamp post, below the sign for Souza's Churrascaria, lower middle.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 20, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. This page has been viewed 1,319 times since then and 43 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 20, 2009, by Richard E. Miller of Oxon Hill, Maryland. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.
