Dutton House

Historical marker location:

6000 Shelburne Road (US Hwy 7), Shelburne, Vermont

1782 Cavendish, Vermont Original Owner: Salmon Dutton. Moved to Museum: 1950.

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Vermont was once an independent republic: In 1777, Vermont declared itself an independent republic, separate from both the United States and Great Britain. The republic lasted for 14 years until it was admitted as the 14th state in the Union in 1791.