Mt. Killington

Historical marker location:

Killington, Vermont

( Marker is on Killington Road, 1.2 miles south of U.S. 4, on the right when traveling south.)

Marker installed: 1949

State's second highest peak. scene of christening legend.

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.