1. The Vermont State House corner stone was laid on July 9, 1857. The State House in Montpelier is the third building to house the Vermont legislature and was constructed in the Greek Revival architectural style.

2. The Battle of Hubbardton took place on July 9, 1777, during the American Revolutionary War. It was the only battle fought entirely in Vermont during the war and resulted in a British victory.

3. The first issue of the Vermont Phoenix was published on July 9, 1831. The newspaper was based in Brattleboro and ceased publication in 1953.

4. The Vermont Marble Company was established on July 9, 1880, in Proctor. The company became one of the largest producers of marble in the world and its products were used in notable buildings such as the Lincoln Memorial.

5. The Vermont Fish and Wildlife Department was established on July 9, 1943. The department is responsible for the management and conservation of Vermont's fish and wildlife resources.