Merritt Austin Edson

Historical marker location:

Chester, Vermont

( Marker is at the intersection of Main Street (Vermont Route 11) and School Street, on the right when traveling east on Main Street.)

Marker installed: 2015

Vermont was the first state to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples: In 2000, Vermont became the first state in the United States to legalize civil unions for same-sex couples. This was a significant milestone in the fight for LGBTQ+ rights in the country.