John Deere

Historical marker location:

Rutland, Vermont

( Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street (U.S. 4) and West Street (Business U.S. 4), on the right when traveling south on South Main Street.)

Marker installed: 2012

Birthplace.

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.