Jeffrey Brace

Historical marker location:

East Poultney, Vermont

( Marker is on E. Main Street (Vermont Route 140), on the left when traveling east.)

Marker installed: 2008

1742 - 1827. African, Revolutionary Veteran, Author, Abolitionist.

Vermont was once a leading producer of marble: In the 19th century, Vermont was one of the leading producers of marble in the United States. The state's marble quarries produced high-quality marble that was used in buildings across the country, including the U.S. Capitol building and the New York Public Library.