National Historic Landmark

Frost, Robert, Farm

Ripton, Addison County, Vermont
Listed
May 22, 1968
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
68000046

About this property

The Robert Frost Farm, also known as the Homer Noble Farm, is a National Historic Landmark in Ripton, Vermont. It is a 150-acre (61 ha) farm property off Vermont Route 125 in the Green Mountains where American poet Robert Frost (1874-1963) lived and wrote in the summer and fall months from 1939 until his death in 1963. The property, historically called the Homer Noble Farm, includes a nineteenth-century farmhouse and a rustic wooden writing cabin (where Frost often stayed). The property is now owned by Middlebury College. The grounds are open to the public during daylight hours.

Location

Ripton, Addison County, Vermont
43.96677, -72.99718

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Sources

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

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Salisbury Fish Hatchery
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Nearby Battles

Battle of Hubbardton Jul 7 1777
1777Revolutionary War
15.3 mi

Questions about this property

When was Frost, Robert, Farm listed on the National Register?

Frost, Robert, Farm was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 22, 1968.

What type of historic resource is Frost, Robert, Farm?

Frost, Robert, Farm is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Frost, Robert, Farm a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Frost, Robert, Farm has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Frost, Robert, Farm?

The period of significance for Frost, Robert, Farm is recorded as the industrial era.

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