Glimmerstone
Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.
About Glimmerstone
Glimmerstone, at VT 131, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 14, 1978. It was among the first 2 of Cavendish’s 8 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. The listing covers 2.5 acres.
What it isHistoric house in Cavendish, Vermont. 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 · 99 MB · National Archives↗1845 to today
- 1845Built
- 1978Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 48 years
Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 15 minutes
VT 131, Cavendish · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
1 more Register listing within 2 miles
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Glimmerstone
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Glimmerstone
Is Glimmerstone on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Nov 14, 1978 (Register number 78000253).
Is Glimmerstone a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Vermont has 19 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Stellafane Observatory, 8.7 miles away.
Can you visit Glimmerstone?
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 Glimmerstone?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 99 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 84286011 · Wikidata · old views from Cavendish’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.