Historical Marker
Wetland Resources
Historical marker location:
2015 Vermont Route 17W, Addison, Vermont
( Marker is on Vermont Route 17W, 1.7 miles west of Vermont Route 22A, on the left when traveling west.)
Vermont was the first state to ban slavery through legislative action: In 1777, Vermont passed a law that prohibited slavery within the state. This made Vermont the first state to ban slavery through legislative action.