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Chipman's Point
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National Register of Historic Places

Chipman's Point

Also known as Sholes Point

On the National Register since 199630 years
Listed 1996Orwell

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

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About Chipman's Point

Chipman's Point, at Jct. of VT 73A and Chipman Point Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Dec 26, 1996. The Register lists it for its commerce, architecture and maritime history, at the state level. The listing covers 3 acres.

What it isBuilding in 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 · 29 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Chipman's Point

Jct. of VT 73A and Chipman Point Rd., Orwell

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

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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 Chipman's Point

Is Chipman's Point on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Dec 26, 1996 (Register number 96001519).

Is Chipman's Point a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Vermont has 19 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Mount Independence, 1.8 miles away.

Can you visit Chipman's Point?

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 Chipman's Point?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 29 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 84284981 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.