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architecture externally, with late 19th-century interior decoration. Facing the green and extending a short way beyond are a number of residences, typically one and two stories in height, and of wood construction with Greek
Revival styling. Near the southern end of the district stands the Morrill Homestead, a
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Morrill Smith Highway (running north-south) and Brook Road (running roughly northwest). At the large northern end of the triangle stands the 1799 meetinghouse, a fine example of Federal period
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building. Its first library building, built in the 19th century and located on the west side of the green, now houses town offices. On the east side of the green, standing among residences, is the Greek
Revival Union Church.
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that is also a state historic site open to the public during the warmer months of the year. Just north of the
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buildings. Notable exceptions include the 1799 meetinghouse, and the
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268:Description and history
760:Gifford Covered Bridge
656:Kimball Public Library
641:Fairlee Railroad Depot
611:Brock Hill Schoolhouse
523:Hayward and Kibby Mill
426:Orange County, Vermont
180:120 acres (49 ha)
66:The 1799 meeting house
49:U.S. Historic district
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791:Morey Memorial Bridge
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745:Cilley Covered Bridge
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258:Justin Smith Morrill
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