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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM22CP_vermont-equality-for-same-sex-couples_Montpelier-VT.html
On December 20, 1999, "in recognition of our common humanity," The Vermont Supreme Court issued a unanimous ruling in Baker v. State that Vermont same-sex couples were constitutionally entitled "to the same benefits and protections as ma…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S2A_senator-william-upham_Montpelier-VT.html
"Slavery is a crime against humanity and a sore evil in the body politic."
William Upham resided here during the first half of the nineteenth century. He was an ardent abolitionist, voting against the Fugitive Slave Act and slavery …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NH7_montpelier-recreation-field_Montpelier-VT.html
Built in 1940 by the Federal Works Projects Administration and home to the Northern League for the Montpelier Senators and the Twin City Trojans from 1941-1952. Many future Major League baseball players played on this historic field. The biggest s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G39_ethan-allen_Montpelier-VT.html
Leader of the Green Mountain Boys demanding the surrender of Ticonderoga"in the name of the Great Jehovahand the Continental Congress"Sculptor:Larkin MeadReplica: Aristide J. Piccini
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1G37_ammi-b-young_Montpelier-VT.html
This tablet is erected by the people of Vermontin appreciation of the architect of this buildingAmmi B. Youngborn in Lebanon N.H. June 19, 1798died in Washington D.C. March 13, 1874Work was commenced on this site in the winter of 1832-1833 and com…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMF4R_state-house_Montpelier-VT.html
Montpelier became the Capitol in 1808, when the first State House was built. Ammi B. Young's 2nd State House, built in 1838 and destroyed by fire in 1857, was similar to this 3rd structure on the site, completed in 1859.