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Senator Justin Morrill Historic Site
This property was the original homestead of Senator Justin Morrill, who is widely credited for establishing federal funding for public colleges and universities.
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This property was the original homestead of Senator Justin Morrill, who is widely credited for establishing federal funding for public colleges and universities. He was also one of the longest-serving members of Congress and a founding father to the Republican party. Designed by Morrill himself, this Gothic-style home was built in 1851 on 3-acres of land in Stratford Village. While he lived there, he added a shuffleboard court, hothouse, and several livestock barns as well. The homestead is now a museum where you can see the original styles and furnishings of this time period.