National Historic Landmark

Rokeby

Ferrisburg, Addison County, Vermont
Listed
June 19, 1974
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
74000201

About this property

Rokeby Museum is a historic farm property and museum at 4334 United States Route 7 in Ferrisburgh, Vermont. The 90-acre (36 ha) property includes a 1780s farmstead, and eight agricultural outbuildings with permanent exhibits. Hiking trails cover more than 50 acres (20 ha) of the grounds. Rokeby is open from mid-May to mid-October each year. The property was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1997 for its association with Rowland T. Robinson, a Quaker and ardent abolitionist who openly sheltered escaped slaves at Rokeby as part of the Underground Railroad. Robinson's extensive correspondence is an essential archive giving insight into the practices of abolitionists and the operations of the railroad.

Location

Ferrisburg, Addison County, Vermont
44.22421, -73.23418

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

Union Meetinghouse
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1.4 mi
Field Farm
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1.8 mi
Vergennes Station House
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3.1 mi
Hawley's Ferry House
Industrial
3.3 mi
Mount Philo State Park
Pre Contact
3.9 mi

Nearby Battles

Rogers' Ambush at Lake Champlain 1758
1758Colonial
9.7 mi
Rogers' Rangers – Battle on Snowshoes March 13 1758
1758Colonial
14.2 mi

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When was Rokeby listed on the National Register?

Rokeby was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 19, 1974.

What type of historic resource is Rokeby?

Rokeby is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Rokeby a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Rokeby 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 Rokeby?

The period of significance for Rokeby is recorded as the industrial era.

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