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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/HM1YKR_roxbury-fish-culture-station_Roxbury-VT.html
Commonly called the fish hatchery, this culture station was established in 1891, making it the oldest state hatchery in Vermont. Built in response to the dwindling fish population, the hatchery was funded by an initial state appropriation of $2,40…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1STT_norwich-university-the-nations-oldest-private-military-college-historical_VT.html
Founded by Captain Alden Partridge in 1819 as the American Literary, Scientific and Military Academy at Norwich, Vermont, Norwich University was relocated to Northfield, Vermont in 1866. Partridge's innovative curriculum combined military, practic…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1SQ6_population-center_Warren-VT.html
Nearby is an official survey mark, set July 2002, to identify the symbolic center of population for the State of Vermont as determined by the 2000 U.S. Census. The actual center of population (44° 04' 52.05" north latitude, 72° 48' 51.51" west l…
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/HM1NHR_vermont-state-hospital_Waterbury-VT.html
{Front side}The first patients arrived at the new Vermont State Asylum for the insane in 1891. For the next 120 years, the hospital served thousands of Vermonters challenged by mental and other illnesses, and employed hundreds of area residents. D…
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/HM1NGZ_north-montpelier-historic-district_Plainfield-VT.html
This small community - once called Rich's Hollow - was settled in the late 1700s and during the 19th century was an important cultural and industrial center area. Samuel Rich created North Montpelier Pond by damming the Kingsbury Branch to power a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1MIB_dr-henry-janes_Waterbury-VT.html
Henry Janes, physician, soldier, farmer, and humanitarian, was born here January 24, 1832. As head of services at the Union Army hospital immediately after the Battle of Gettysburg, Dr. Janes faced the challenge of caring for 20,000 wounded Union …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1JHN_in-the-late-1950s-rock-of-ages-experimented-with-making-lanes-out-of-granite_Barre-VT.html
In the late 1950's Rock of Ages experimented with making lanes out of granite for use in commercial bowling alleys. Although a few such alleys were created, the concept never caught on. This prototype was used for many years by employees and visit…
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