First Universalist Church and Society of Barnard Vermont

The First Universalist Church and Society of Barnard was established in 1802 and led by Rev. Hosea Ballou. The present church was constructed in 1844 and dedicated on June 25th, 1845, when the service was ministered by Rev Hosea Ballou who was then 74 years of age. Hosea Ballou was the founder of the Unitarian […]

Gold Brook Covered Bridge/Stowe Hollow Bridge/Emily’s Bridge in Stowe Vermont

Gold Brook Covered Bridge, also known as Stowe Hollow Bridge or Emily’s Bridge, is a small wooden covered bridge in the town of Stowe, Lamoille County, Vermont, carrying Covered Bridge Road over Gold Brook. Built in 1844, it is the only 19th-century covered bridge in the state built using wooden Howe trusses and carrying a […]