Stone Village Historic District

Stone Village Historic District is a historic area in Chester containing roughly a dozen buildings constructed mainly from stone between 1830 and 1850. The structures sit scattered along Route 103 on both sides of the Williams River, forming a coherent historic settlement grouping.

Scottish brothers arrived in Chester in 1832 and brought a distinctive stone construction technique with them that became widely used in the area. Their method shaped how buildings were made for about two decades and left a lasting mark on the settlement.

The stone buildings here show architectural tastes from the early 1800s, featuring Cape-style homes and Greek Revival elements that you can observe while walking through. Residents have maintained these design features as part of the area's identity over many generations.

The buildings spread along Route 103 on both sides of the river and are visible from the road. You can explore the area on foot and study the architecture of the houses from the outside without needing any special arrangements.

The buildings use a special stone technique with flat slate plates layered onto rough stone walls, giving the place a rare crafted quality. This method is found almost nowhere else in Vermont in such high concentrations.

Location: Chester

GPS coordinates: 43.27333,-72.59306

Latest update: December 14, 2025 11:41