Did you know that the 30th President of the United States was born in Plymouth Notch, Vermont? That’s right, John Calvin Coolidge Jr. was born July 4, 1872, in the incorporated village that is now registered as a National Historic Landmark. Born into a prominent family, Coolidge lived in Plymouth Notch, VT until he went away to school as a young boy. As you read on, you’ll learn more about this unique town that is President Coolidge’s childhood home.

To reach Plymouth Notch and President Coolidge’s birthplace, drive 30 minutes on US – 4 East if you’re coming from Rutland, Vermont.

John Calvin Coolidge served as President of the United States from 1923 - 1929. He was originally the Vice President and took over for President Harding when he unexpectedly passed away.
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He served as governor of Massachusetts prior to being elected to the presidency. Unfortunately, many of his financial policies contributed to the turmoil of the Great Depression, and today he is considered something of a lackluster president.
Coolidge was famously nicknamed "Silent Cal" because he was a great public speaker, but man of few words in private.
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Pictured above is President Harding (far left) and future President Coolidge (far right) with their wives.
Nowadays, Coolidge's childhood hometown has a general store, church, restaurant, and other points of interest to explore.
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When you visit the Coolidge Homestead, you'll learn all about the early life of the 30th President of the United States.
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The historical town has been kept up so you can get a feel for what life was like for President Coolidge when he lived there.
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Along with members of his family, you can also pay respects to President Coolidge when you visit the Plymouth Notch Cemetery.
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Did you know that Plymouth Notch was President Coolidge’s childhood home? In addition to Plymouth Notch, VT how about taking a short drive over to Coolidge State Park while you’re in this part of Vermont? As Vermont’s largest state park, there are plenty of hiking trails to check out and views to soak in when visiting here after Plymouth Notch. You can even be adventurous and go camping for a few days too! There are plenty of tent sites there, but if you’re more a fan of glamping, check out the RV rental options available through RVShare.

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