Brigham Academy
Also known as Bakersfield Middle School
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Brigham Academy
Brigham Academy, at Jct. of VT 108 and Academy Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 13, 1995: the first place in Bakersfield to be listed. Only 548 of Vermont’s 902 listings are older. The Register lists it for its architecture and education, at the state level. It describes its style as Second Empire, as it does for 27 other Vermont listings. It was listed as part of Educational Resources of Vermont MPS.
What it isHistoric building in Bakersfield, Vermont, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 101 MB · National Archives↗1878 to today
- 1878Built
- 1995Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 31 years
Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 10 minutes
Jct. of VT 108 and Academy Rd., Bakersfield · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Brigham AcademyStart here
- 2
St. George's Catholic ChurchGreek Revival · 0.4 mi on
Second Empire style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Second Empire.
Memories of Brigham Academy
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Brigham Academy
Is Brigham Academy on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 13, 1995 (Register number 95001428).
Is Brigham Academy a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Vermont has 19 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Brigham Academy?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Brigham Academy?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 101 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84284608 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.