Plymouth Notch

Silent Cal's Home

State: Vermont County: Windsor County Founded: 1777 Abandoned: Semi-ghost Peak Population: Hamlet

Plymouth Notch is the birthplace of President Calvin Coolidge. He was famously sworn in here by lamplight by his father (a notary public) upon Harding's death in 1923. The village is preserved as a state historic site with original buildings.

Plan Your Visit

Best Time: Summer-Fall

Difficulty: Easy

Time Needed: 2 hours

Quick Facts

  • Coolidge sworn in by his father
  • Original buildings preserved
  • Coolidge birth home

Location

Address: Plymouth Notch, VT

Coordinates: 43.55, -72.7667