Our History

The First Horace Henry Powers House (circa 1850)
Its gothic revival style architecture with a rock foundation and wood clapboard features corner pilasters, molded cornices, peaked window lintels, wood shutters, and a recessed paneled entry doorway with sidelights flanked with French doors. Inside, the parlor, library, living room, formal dining room, kitchen and sunroom connect by a center hall entry. The guest rooms and bath are located on the second floor.

 

 

 

 

POWERS, Horace Henry
(1835-1913)

POWERS, Horace Henry, a Representative from Vermont; born in Morristown, Lamoille County, VT, May 29, 1835; attended Peoples Academy; was graduated from the University of Vermont at Burlington in 1855; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1858 and practiced in Hyde Park, VT 1859-1862; member of the State house of representatives in 1858; prosecuting attorney of Lamoille County in 1861 and 1862; member of the council of censors in 1869; member of the State constitutional convention in 1870; served in the State senate in 1872 and 1873; again a member of the State house of representatives in 1874 and served as speaker; judge of the supreme court of Vermont from Dec. 1874 to Dec. 1890; trustee of the University of Vermont from 1883 until his death; delegate to the Republican National Convention in 1892; elected as a Republican to the 52nd and to the four succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1891 - March 3, 1901); chairman Committee on Pacific Railroads (54th - 56th Congresses); unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1900; resumed the practice of law in Morrisville, VT; died in Morrisville, VT December 8, 1913; interment in Pleasant View Cemetery. (Source: Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, 1771-Present)