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Willard, Emma, House

Middlebury, Vermont
County of Addison.
131 South Main Street
National Register Number: 66000798
 Resource type: Building.
Property type: Domestic - single dwelling. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2006.
Congressional District: VT-at-Large Certified Local Government: NO
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Current use/information: Admissions Office for Middlebury College.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - December 21, 1965):
This two-story brick structure was from 1809 until 1819 the home of Emma Hart Willard, an influential pioneer in the development of women's education in the United States. It is now used as the admissions office for Middlebury College, which was known as the Middlebury Female Seminary when it was founded in 1814 by Emma Willard.

Condition:
There are no threats to the NHL at this time.

There have been no changes to the landmark since the last reporting period.


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