University Of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm
Description and history
The Morgan Horse Farm is located on the east side of Morgan Horse Farm Road, on Weybridge's east side, on 127 acres (51 ha) overlooking Otter Creek. A broad lawn separates the farm's main cluster of buildings from the road, prominently featuring a statue of Figure the founding sire of the Morgan horse breed. The property includes a 19th-century mansard-roofed barn with Second Empire styling, and a historic brick Greek Revival house, built for one of the early farmers of the land.
The Morgan horse breed traces its origins to the activities of Justin Morgan, who purchased Figure in the 1790s. The breed saw widespread expansion and use throughout the United States in the 19th century, spawning several other important breeds. In 1905, the United States Department of Agriculture established a breeding program on the campus of the University of Vermont in Burlington. Two years later, it moved to this property, donated by Joseph Battell, founder of the American Morgan Register. The facilities were turned over to the University of Vermont in 1951. The site is a tourist attraction for aficionados of Morgan horses, and continues to be a leader in the development of the breed.
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References
- ^ "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
- ^ Chester Liebs (1972). "NRHP nomination for University of Vermont Morgan Horse Farm". National Park Service. Retrieved August 8, 2016. with photos from 1972