Village of Woodstock in Windsor County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Justin Morgan
On this site the progenitor of the famous Morgan breed of horses was owned by Sheriff William Rice about 1800. Justin Morgan took his name from that of the singing schoolmaster who originally brought him to Vermont, but who lost possession of the later famous horse to Sheriff Rice in payment of a debt.
Erected by New England Morgan Horse Association, Inc.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Animals. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 43° 37.58′ N, 72° 30.926′ W. Marker is in Woodstock, Vermont, in Windsor County. It is in Village of Woodstock. Marker is at the intersection of Central Street (U.S. 4) and Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling west on Central Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 42 Central Street, Woodstock VT 05091, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Woodstock Civil War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Paul Revere Bell (approx. 0.2 miles away); Stone Turnpike Marker (approx. 0.2 miles away); Historical Marker (approx. 0.2 miles away); Woodstock (approx. ¼ mile away); The Marsh-Billings-Rockefeller Mansion (approx. 0.3 miles away); Laurance Spelman Rockefeller and Mary French Rockefeller (approx. 0.4 miles away); 1917 • World War Honor Roll • 1919 (approx. 0.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Woodstock.
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Also see . . .
1. Vermont Morgan Horse Association. (Submitted on December 29, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
2. American Morgan Horse Association: Origin of the Morgan Horse. (Submitted on December 29, 2014, by PaulwC3 of Northern, Virginia.)
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on October 10, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 1,908 times since then and 49 times this year. Last updated on April 28, 2020, by Dennis Tatro of Sharon, Vermont. Photos: 1. submitted on October 10, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. 2. submitted on July 13, 2017, by Bill Coughlin of Woodland Park, New Jersey. 3. submitted on October 10, 2009, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.