Franklin County Veterans Memorial

Historical marker location:

St. Albans, Vermont

( Memorial can be reached from the intersection of Main Street (Route 7) and Lake Street when traveling east.)

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.