Morrill Hall

Morrill Hall is a three-story Neoclassical building made of rusticated brick with terra-cotta decorative details at the University of Vermont. The main entrance features granite columns that frame the formal academic purpose of the structure.

The building was constructed in 1906 with state funding and became the first state-supported structure at the University of Vermont. Its creation marked a turning point in how the state invested in higher education at the institution.

The building is named after Justin Morrill, a congressman who championed the creation of agricultural universities across America. Visitors today see how the structure sits within the active university life of the campus community.

The building is centrally located on the university grounds and easily accessible by foot from the main pathways of campus. Keep in mind this is an active academic facility, so some areas may have limited access during regular school hours.

Before the building was constructed, the site was part of a farm that belonged to local farmer Moses Catlin. This agricultural past creates an interesting contrast with the academic center that stands there today.

Location: Burlington

Inception: 1900s

Architectural style: Neoclassical architecture

Part of: University of Vermont

Website: http://uvm.edu/~campus/morrill/morrillhistory.html

GPS coordinates: 44.47639,-73.19833

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:43