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1. Vermont was admitted to the United States as the 14th state on December 10, 1791.
2. The first auto ferry between Vermont and New York began operating on December 10, 1901, across Lake Champlain between Burlington and Port Kent.
3. On December 10, 1953, the Vermont State House, which houses the state's legislative and executive branches, was added to the National Register of Historic Places.
4. Vermont's first DNA exoneration occurred on December 10, 2008, when Michael Ledoux was released after serving 11 years in prison for a sexual assault he did not commit.
5. The first woman to serve as a mayor in Vermont was elected on December 10, 1974, when Mary Lacy became the mayor of Barre City.
5 Fun Facts About December 10 In Vermont History
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