Samuel Morey

Historical marker location:

Fairlee, Vermont

( Marker is on Main Street (U.S. 5) 0.1 miles north of School Street, on the right when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 1949

Pioneer Inventor of Steam and Gas Engines lived here.

Vermont was once the site of a major flood: In 1927, the state of Vermont experienced a major flood that caused extensive damage and loss of life. The flood was caused by heavy rainfall and resulted in the destruction of many homes and businesses.