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Root School
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National Register of Historic Places

Root School

Also known as Root District Schoolhouse; Norwich District School #5

On the National Register since 201313 years
Listed 2013Norwich

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Root School

Root School, at 987 Union Village Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Jun 10, 2013. It was among the first 4 of Norwich’s 11 listings. The Register lists it for its education and architecture, at the local level. It was listed as part of Educational Resources of Vermont MPS.

What it isBuilding in Vermont, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

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Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes

987 Union Village Rd., Norwich · about 0.1 miles on foot, as the crow flies

Around it

1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

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Questions about Root School

Is Root School on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Jun 10, 2013 (Register number 13000375).

Is Root School a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Vermont has 19 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is The Epic of American Civilization Murals, Baker Library, Dartmouth College, 3.6 miles away.

Can you visit Root School?

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.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.