Historic Home Once Owned By The Mayor On The Market In Vernon

VERNON, CT — A stately 1800s home once owned by the mayor of Rockville has gone on the market in Vernon.

The home was built around 1850 in the Italianate style and a Queen Anne style veranda was added in 1898, according to Vernon Historical Society archives.

The first owner was Clark Holt and it is Holt's name that is featured on the historic marker.

In 1876, S. Tracey Noble purchased the home. According to historical society records, Noble worked his way up the textile industry ranks ranks to become the bookkeeper for the Hockanum Mills.

An archive photo of S. Tracey Noble. (Vernon Historical Society)

Noble was a longtime member of the local school board and served as mayor of Rockville from 1913 to 1915, according to the archives.

Noble died on April 24, 1919.

Here is the formal home listing on realtor.com:

• Address: 101 Union St, Vernon, Connecticut
• Price: $179,900
• Square Feet: 1941
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 2 Baths
• Built: 1850
• Features: Beautiful Historic Victorian home that is nestled around beautiful fruit trees and set aback for privacy. As you enter from the front deck into the home there is pine flooring in the living and throughout the dining room area that also has a wood burning stove that heats the main level for those cool nights. Cathedral and wood beams lead you into the freshly painted kitchen that has a sliding door to the covered deck that has a jacuzzi for relaxation. Two full baths one on the main level for the convenience of guests and the upper level offers another full spacious bathroom. The master bedroom has a walk-in closet for plenty of space for your clothing and a walk up attic which has been finished with plywood flooring that can be used as a storage area or can be completely finished for an extra bedroom, playroom or office area. The detached garage also has upper area for extra storage and plenty of room for your vehicle and tools. Come view this historic home and its leveled wooded backyard that is ready for gatherings with your family and friends around a fire pit during these brisk fall evenings.

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