Samuel de Champlain

Historical marker location:

Near 258 South Willard Street, Burlington, Vermont

( Marker can be reached from South Willard Street.)

Marker installed: 2009

1570-1635.

Vermont was the first state to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples: In 2000, Vermont became the first state in the United States to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples. This was a significant milestone in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the country.