Orleans in Brownington in Orleans County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Old Stone House
Historical Society Museum
Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 17, 2015
1. Old Stone House Marker
In 1836, Rev. Alexander Twilight, the schoolmaster of the Orleans County Grammar School, on a main stage route to Canada, built this structure, Athenian Hall, as a dormitory for his pupils. It now holds the interesting collection of the County Historical Society.
Erected 1958 by Vermont Historic Sites Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1836.
Location. 44° 50.173′ N, 72° 10.075′ W. Marker is in Brownington, Vermont, in Orleans County. It is in Orleans. Marker is at the intersection of Hinman Settler Road and Old Stone House Road, on the right when traveling north on Hinman Settler Road. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Orleans VT 05860, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Brownington Historic Village (within shouting distance of this marker); Orleans County Grammar School and Prospect Hill Observatory (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Brownington Congregational Church and Cemetery (about 400 feet away); Alexander Twilight and Natural History (approx. 0.2 miles away); Coventry Remembers (approx. 5.2 miles away); Coventry Civil War Monument
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Regarding Old Stone House. Old Stone House Museum is open from May 15th to October 15th. From Wednesday to Sunday - 11am to 5pm.
Also see . . . Old Stone House museum / Orleans County Historical Society. (Submitted on July 21, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)
Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 17, 2015
2. Wideview of Old Stone House Marker
Photographed By Kevin Craft, July 17, 2015
3. Old Stone House (Athenian Hall)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on July 21, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 372 times since then and 11 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 21, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.
