Lemuel Haynes

Historical marker location:

52 Pleasant Street, West Rutland, Vermont

( Marker is on Pleasant Street, on the left when traveling north.)

Marker installed: 2018

West Parish Minister. Abolitionist and Author.

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.