National Historic Landmark

Frost, Robert, Farm

South Shaftsbury, Bennington County, Vermont
Listed
May 22, 1968
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
68000047

About this property

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National Historic Landmark and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1968; its landmark designation was withdrawn in 1986 after its private owners made alterations that destroyed important historic elements of the property.

Location

South Shaftsbury, Bennington County, Vermont
42.94229, -73.19536

Categories

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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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Nearby Battles

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Battle of Walloomsac (Bennington)
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Battle of Bennington — Breymann Redoubt
1777Revolutionary War
4.1 mi
Skirmish at Walloomsac River (Bennington approach)
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4.2 mi
Battle of Bennington – Tory Detachment
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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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