Bridgewater World War I Monument

Historical marker location:

Bridgewater, Vermont

( Marker is at the intersection of U.S. 4 and N. Bridgewater Road, on the right when traveling east on U.S. 4.)

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.