President Coolidge Once Called This Vermont Town His Home

Did you know that the 30th President of the United States was born in Plymouth Notch, Vermont? That’s right, John Calvin Coolidge Jr. was born July 4, 1872, in the incorporated village that is now registered as a National Historic Landmark. Born into a prominent family, Coolidge lived in Plymouth Notch until he went away to school as a young boy. As you read on, you’ll learn more about this unique town and President Coolidge’s life.

To reach Plymouth Notch and President Coolidge’s childhood home, drive 30 minutes on US – 4 East if you’re coming from Rutland, Vermont.

John Calvin Coolidge served as President of the United States from 1923 - 1929. He was originally the Vice President and took over for President Harding when he unexpectedly passed away.

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Nowadays, Coolidge’s childhood hometown has a General Store, Church, restaurant, and other points of interest to explore.

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When you visit Coolidge Homestead, you’ll learn all about the early life of the 30th President of the United States.

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The historical town has been kept up so you can a feel for what life was like for President Coolidge when he lived there.

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If you’d like to learn even more about where President Coolidge lived, drive down to Northhampton, Massachusetts to see his home during his later years.

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Along with members of his family, you can also pay respects to President Coolidge when you visit the Plymouth Notch Cemetery.

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In addition to Plymouth Notch, how about taking a short drive over to Coolidge State Park while you’re in this part of Vermont? As Vermont’s largest state park, there are plenty of hiking trails to check out and views to soak in when visiting here after Plymouth Notch. You can even be adventurous and go camping for a few days too!