Castleton Medical College Building
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The Castleton Medical College Building, now known as the Old Chapel, is a historic building of the Castleton Medical College on Seminary Street in Castleton, Vermont, United States. Founded in 1818, it was the first medical college in Vermont,[2] and the first private degree-granting medical school in the United States. The college closed in 1862.
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Castleton Medical College Building | |
Location | Seminary St., Castleton, Vermont |
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Coordinates | 43°36′36″N 73°10′43″W |
Area | 0.5 acres (0.20 ha) |
Built | 1818; 206 years ago (1818) |
Part of | Castleton Village Historic District (ID79000225) |
NRHP reference No. | 71000058[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | March 11, 1971 |
Designated CP | April 26, 1979 |
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The chapel-like building was built in 1821, and is now the oldest building on the campus of Castleton University. Its current use is for special meetings and performances for Castleton University.[3] It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.[1]