James Hope

Historical marker location:

Castleton, Vermont

( Marker is on South Street, 0.2 miles south of Main Street (Alternate Vermont Route 4A), on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 2014

1818-1892.

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.