1. In 1837, the first Wesleyan Methodist Church was built in Vermont, in the town of Fairfax. It was the first church of its kind in the state.
2. In 1861, the Vermont State Fair began in the town of Rutland. The fair is still held annually and is one of the largest agricultural fairs in New England.
3. In 1872, the University of Vermont opened its doors to its first class of students. The university has since become a major research institution and a cornerstone of higher education in Vermont.
4. In 1913, the Vermont Marble Company completed construction on the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. The marble used was quarried from the company's quarry in Danby, Vermont.
5. In 1972, Vermont became the first state in the country to ban billboards along its highways. The law was passed in an effort to preserve Vermont's scenic beauty and has been in effect ever since.