You don’t have to travel far to visit old, historical landmarks if you call Vermont home. In fact, Vermont has 18 National Historic Landmarks throughout its rural terrain, and each one of them contains different and unique glimpses into Vermont’s past. The architecturally stunning Rockingham Meeting House, at over 250 years old, is one of the must-see attractions in Vermont, giving insight to visitors of a bygone era in Vermont. Let’s take a look at this spectacular historic landmark in Vermont.

Built between the years of 1787 and 1801, the Rockingham Meeting House was originally used as both a church and a governmental establishment to hold meetings and other civic gatherings.
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Church services came to a halt at the Rockingham Meeting House, also called the First Church in Rockingham in 1839, but civic hearings and meetings continued until 1869.
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The structure is considered a prime example of a second period colonial-style meeting house, and it was designated as a National Historic Landmark in 2000.
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After 1869, the building saw many years of desertion and was renovated in 1906. Since 1979, the Rockingham Meeting House has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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On the grounds of the well-preserved historic meeting house, you'll find an unusual and spooky cemetery.
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There are numerous engravings in the cemetery, many of which detail angels, suns, and other interesting faces.
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The Rockingham Meeting House is located on 11 Meeting House Rd. in Bellows Falls. The meeting house accommodates weddings and other gatherings. Please visit their Facebook Page for more information about visiting hours and using the space.
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Have you visited the Rockingham Meeting House? What are your favorite National Historic Landmarks in Vermont? Let us know below in the comments section.

Looking for more Vermont history? Check out this article about 11 things you probably didn’t know about the history of Vermont.

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