1. Vermont's Constitution Day - On September 10, 1791, Vermont became the first state in the United States to adopt a constitution that prohibited slavery. It is now celebrated annually as Vermont's Constitution Day.
2. The Battle of Plattsburgh - On September 10, 1814, during the War of 1812, the Battle of Plattsburgh took place just across Lake Champlain in New York. The American victory secured the northern border of the United States and was a turning point in the war.
3. Joseph Smith's Vermont Roots - Joseph Smith, the founder of the Mormon religion, was born in Sharon, Vermont on December 23, 1805. However, his family moved to New York shortly after his birth.
4. The Vermont School for the Deaf - On September 10, 1867, the Vermont School for the Deaf opened in Brattleboro. The school provided education for deaf children until it was closed in 2014 due to a decline in enrollment.
5. The World's Tallest Filing Cabinet - In Burlington, Vermont, there is a unique landmark known as the "World's Tallest Filing Cabinet." Standing 38 feet tall, the cabinet was built in 2002 as a tribute to the Burlington Free Press newspaper, which had used filing cabinets to store its archives. It is a popular attraction for tourists and locals alike.
5 Fun Facts About September 10 In Vermont History
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