Randolph Center in Orange County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Randolph
Home of Justin Morgan
Photographed By PaulwC3, December 26, 2014
1. Randolph Marker
In 1791, Schoolmaster Justin Morgan brought into Vermont the colt that was to bear his name and to make them both famous. This Morgan horse which Justin Morgan took as payment of a debt, became the ancestor of one of the greatest breeds of horses ever established in America.
Erected 1958 by Vermont Historic Sites Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Animals • Education. A significant historical year for this entry is 1791.
Location. 43° 56.382′ N, 72° 36.41′ W. Marker is in Randolph Center, Vermont, in Orange County. Marker is on Main Street, 0.1 miles south of Vermont Route 66, on the left when traveling south. The marker is located at the entrance to the Vermont Technical College campus. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 124 Main Street, Randolph Center VT 05061, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Randolph State Normal School (within shouting distance of this marker); Jonathan Peckham Miller (within shouting distance of this marker); Justin Morgan Log Cabin Home Site (approx. 3.4 miles away); Tunbridge World's Fair (approx. 6.7 miles away); Tunbridge Civil War Memorial (approx. 6.7 miles away); The Floating Bridge
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Related marker. Click here for another marker that is related to this marker. To better understand the relationship, study the marker shown.
Also see . . . American Morgan Horse Association: Origin of the Morgan Horse. (Submitted on December 28, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Photographed By PaulwC3, December 26, 2014
2. Wideview of the Randolph Marker
Photographed By Kevin Craft, May 20, 2017
3. Wideview of the Randolph Marker
Photographed By Kevin Craft, October 23, 2017
4. Justin Morgan grave marker
This man brought to Vermont the colt from which all Morgan horses are descended.
Photographed By Kevin Craft, August 29, 2017
5. Justin Morgan Horse grave marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 28, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. This page has been viewed 586 times since then and 17 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 28, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia. 3. submitted on May 21, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. 4. submitted on October 24, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. 5. submitted on August 29, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.
