Bradford

Historical marker location:

Bradford, Vermont

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

Marker installed: 1949

Home of Maker of 1st Globes and Birthplace of Adm. Clark.

Vermont was the first state to ban slavery through legislative action: In 1777, Vermont passed a law that prohibited slavery within the state. This made Vermont the first state to ban slavery through legislative action.