Wilson House
Also known as Barrows House; Mt. Aeolus Inn
About Wilson House
Wilson House, at Jct. of Village St. and Mad Tom Rd., Town of Dorset, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 13, 1995. It was among the first 4 of Dorset’s 5 listings. The Register lists it for its architecture, at the state level. It describes its style as Greek Revival, as it does for 211 other Vermont listings.
What it isBirthplace of Bill Wilson in East Dorset, Vermont US. 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 · 109 MB · National Archives↗1987 to today
- 1987Built
- 1995Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 31 years
Finding Wilson House
Jct. of Village St. and Mad Tom Rd., Town of Dorset, Dorset
No other Register listing is within a short walk.
Greek Revival style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Greek Revival.
Memories of Wilson House
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Wilson House
Is Wilson House on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Dec 13, 1995 (Register number 95001427).
Is Wilson House a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Vermont has 19 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Lemuel Haynes House, 16.5 miles away.
Can you visit Wilson House?
It has its own website, the place to check whether and when it is open to visitors.
Where can I read the history of Wilson House?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 109 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 84285011 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.