For being a small state, Vermont has quite the historical record. Home to two U.S. Presidents, Calvin Coolidge and Chester A. Arthur, and having declared itself a republic in 1777, Vermont has no shortage of interesting historic twists and turns, and luckily, some of these important landmarks and buildings have been preserved in our small and green state. The childhood home of the 21st President of the United States, Chester A. Arthur, in Fairfield is now a Historic Site in Vermont that provides visitors a window into the past to relive Vermont history.
This small townhome in Fairfield was believed for a time to be the birthplace of President Arthur. However, more recent studies have indicated that this home was instead the second childhood home of Chester Arthur.
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Born in 1829, Chester Arthur grew up for the first three years of his life in Fairfield, although the exact place of his birth is still debated.
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Today, this historic site shows the 19th century style of the home as it might have looked when young Chester lived there.
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Fairfield, east of St. Albans, is a small and rural town in northern Vermont with lovely surrounding scenery and farmland.
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If you are interested in visiting the Chester A. Arthur Historic Site in Fairfield, visit this link HERE to learn more about this site and for opening hours and exhibits.
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Visiting historic places in Vermont is a great way to see the state and learn about the fascinating timeline of the Green Mountain State.
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Have you visited the Chester A. Arthur State Historic Site in Vermont? What is your favorite historic place in Vermont? Share your thoughts and stories with us by leaving a remark or question in the comment section below.
Want to learn more Vermont history? If so, check out this piece HERE recounting the worst blizzard in Vermont history.
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Address: 4588 Chester A Arthur Rd, Fairfield, VT 05455, USA
