Edwin L. Drake

Historical marker location:

Castleton, Vermont

( Marker is at the intersection of Alternate U.S. 4 and Drake Road, on the right when traveling west on U.S. 4Alternate .)

1819-1880. Founder of the Oil Industry.

Vermont was once known as the "Republic of Windsor": In the early 19th century, the town of Windsor, Vermont was home to a group of politicians and lawyers who were instrumental in shaping Vermont's legal system. The town became known as the "Republic of Windsor" due to its influence on the state's politics and law.