Castleton Medical College Building
National Register of Historic Places

Castleton Medical College Building

Castleton, Rutland County, Vermont
Listed
March 10, 1971
Type
Building
Period
Early Republic
Ref No.
71000058

About this property

The Castleton Medical College Building, now known as the Old Chapel, is a historic building of the Castleton Medical College on Seminary Street in Castleton, Vermont, United States. Founded in 1818, it was the first medical college in Vermont, and the first private degree-granting medical school in the United States. The college closed in 1862. The chapel-like building was built in 1821, and is now the oldest building on the campus of Castleton University. Its current use is for special meetings and performances for Castleton University. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.

Location

Castleton, Rutland County, Vermont
43.61021, -73.17812

Categories

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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Castleton Medical College Building listed on the National Register?

Castleton Medical College Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on March 10, 1971.

What type of historic resource is Castleton Medical College Building?

Castleton Medical College Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Castleton Medical College Building?

The period of significance for Castleton Medical College Building is recorded as the early_republic era, specifically around 1818.

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