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Frost, Robert, Farm

Frost, Robert, Farm is a historic place in South Shaftsbury, Bennington County, Vermont, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1968, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 68000047.

South Shaftsbury, Bennington County, VermontListed May 23, 1968NRIS #68000047★ National Historic Landmark
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What is Frost, Robert, Farm?

The Robert Frost Farm, also known as "The Gully", is a historic farm property on Buck Hill Road in South Shaftsbury, Vermont. The 1790 farmstead was purchased in 1929 by poet Robert Frost, and served as his primary residence until 1938. During this period of residency, Frost was awarded two Pulitzer Prizes for his poetry. The property was designated a National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1968; its landmark designation was withdrawn in 1986 after its private owners made alterations that destroyed important historic elements of the property.

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Listing details

Name
Frost, Robert, Farm
City
South Shaftsbury
County
Bennington County
State
Vermont
Listed on the National Register
May 23, 1968
NRIS reference number
68000047
Resource type
building
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
42.94229, -73.19536
When was Frost, Robert, Farm listed on the National Register?

Frost, Robert, Farm was added to the National Register of Historic Places on May 23, 1968.

Where is Frost, Robert, Farm located?

Frost, Robert, Farm is located in South Shaftsbury, Bennington County, Vermont at approximately 42.94229, -73.19536. See the map above.

Is Frost, Robert, Farm a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Frost, Robert, Farm is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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