On this site the progenitor of the famous Morgan breed of horses was owned by Sheriff William Rice about 1800. Justin Morgan took his name from that of the singing schoolmaster who originally brought him to Vermont, but who lost possession of the later famous horse to Sheriff Rice in payment of a debt.

Marker is at the intersection of Central Street (U.S. 4) and Lincoln Street, on the right when traveling west on Central Street.

Courtesy hmdb.org

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