Ethan Allen

Historical marker location:

Burlington, Vermont

( Marker is at the intersection of North Avenue and Ethan Allen Parkway, on the right when traveling north on North Avenue.)

Marker installed: 1949

Park is Site of Farm Owned by Hero of Ticonderoga.

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.