Wilmington Veterans Monument

Historical marker location:

16 South Main Street, Wilmington, Vermont

( Marker is at the intersection of South Main Street and Beaver Street, on the left when traveling south on South Main Street.)

Marker installed: 1924

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.