The Soldiers' Monument

Historical marker location:

3624 Main St, Manchester, Vermont

( Memorial is at the intersection of Main Street (Vermont Route 7A) and Union Street, on the right when traveling north on Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1905

Vermont was once a leading producer of marble: In the 19th century, Vermont was one of the leading producers of marble in the United States. The state's marble quarries produced high-quality marble that was used in buildings across the country, including the U.S. Capitol building and the New York Public Library.