Historical Marker
Old State House
Historical marker location:
15 West Street, Rutland, Vermont
( Marker can be reached from the intersection of West Street (Business U.S. 4) and Court Square.)
Vermont was the first state to introduce civil unions: In 2000, Vermont became the first state to introduce civil unions for same-sex couples. The law granted same-sex couples many of the same legal rights and protections as married couples.