Near Richmond in Chittenden County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)

Edmunds' Birthplace

Site of Homestead of Lawyer and Statesman

Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 31, 2015

1. Edmunds' Birthplace Marker

Inscription.
George F. Edmunds, one of this nation’s foremost legislators, was born on this farm, Feb. 1, 1828. After serving at Montpelier as Speaker, he represented Vermont in Washington as Senator for 25 years, and presided over the Senate when Arthur was President.

Erected 1949 by Vermont Historic Sites Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. In addition, it is included in the Vermont Division for Historic Preservation Markers series list. A significant historical date for this entry is February 1, 1828.

Location. 44° 23.742′ N, 72° 57.431′ W. Marker is near Richmond, Vermont, in Chittenden County. It is on East Main Street (U.S. 2), on the right when traveling west. Marker is located at the Farmstand for VYCC (Vermont Youth Conservation Corps). Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1949 East Main Street, Richmond VT 05477, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in the Champlain Valley

and in Greater Burlington.

It is also in the American Northeast

and in New England.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Veterans Memorial (approx. 1.9 miles away); First Statewide Vermont Veterans Day Observance (approx. 1.9 miles away); Huntington Gorge / Deaths at the Huntington Gorge (approx. 2 miles away); The Round Church (approx. 2.1 miles away); The Round Church / Richmond, Vermont

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(approx. 2.1 miles away); The Citizens of Richmond (approx. 2.1 miles away); Richmond's Fallen Son (approx. 2.1 miles away); A Tribute to the Cochran Family of Richmond, VT (approx. 2.1 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Richmond.

Also see . . . Wikipedia - George F. Edmunds. (Submitted on August 4, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)

Wideview of Edmunds' Birthplace Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Kevin Craft, July 31, 2015

2. Wideview of Edmunds' Birthplace Marker

George F. Edmunds image. Click for full size.

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3. George F. Edmunds

Photo by Bain News Service, date unknown.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 22, 2020. It was originally submitted on August 3, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 668 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 3, 2015, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. 3. submitted on December 13, 2020, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.