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Situated along the river of the same name, the Saxtons River Village Historic District coincides with the nineteenth- and early twentieth-century extent of Saxtons River village. The historic district retains a comparatively high degree of historic integrity, having only a small number of modern intrusions. The Baptist Parsonage (Pleasant Street), c. 1844, is an expression of Greek Revival style. This two-and-one-half story, wood-framed and clapboarded house of rectangular plan carries a slate-shingled gable roof oriented perpendicular to the street. Above the stone foundation, fluted corner pilasters rise to molded capitals at the frieze band that follows the molded cornice only along the horizontal eaves. Showing either a Queen Anne or an ecclesiastical influence, the six-panel door is flanked by sidelights and transom fitted with stained glass. The house was constructed in 1844 to serve as the Baptist parsonage. It remained such until 1936 when the Baptist and Congregational parishes were federated, and the Congregational parsonage on Westminster Street was selected to continue in that role. Read more about the Saxtons River Historic District at the Vermont National Register of Historic Places. |