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Vermont History
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US Famous People
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Which famous people have lived in your state?
People listed are almost always native to the state. We do (on occasion) include those that have
either lived within a state for most of their adult life, or have made a significant
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Vermont Famous People
Famous Americans: History and Biographies
 Links to histories and biographies of the famous people of Vermont. Many famous people of Vermont have made significant contributions to the history of our nation and the state of Vermont. These famous Americans, famous entertainers, famous players, famous scientist, famous singers, famous statesmen, famous women, heroes, great explorers, and others Vermont famous Americans have all made Vermont their home. This list includes Vermont historical figures, celebrities and those individuals of Vermont who have influenced the lives of others.
- (1829 - 1886) The 21st President of the United States (1881-1885); born in Fairfield.
- (1928 - ) Actor; born in Burlington.
- (1951 - ) & (1951 - ) Founders of Ben & Jerry's Homemade Ice-Cream; born in New York and moved to Vermont during the late 1970s.
- (1872 - 1933) The 30th President of the United States (1923-1929); born in Plymouth Notch.
- (1802 - 1851) Inventor; He patented a device for "Improvements in propelling machinery by magnetism and electromagnetism" in 1837; born in Williamstown.
- (1859 - 1952) Philosopher; born in Burlington.
- Stephen A. Douglas (1813 - 1861) Politician famous for his debates with Abraham Lincoln; born near Brandon.
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Ralph E. Flanders (1880 - 1970) Senator; born in Barnet.
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(1811 - 1861) Inventor of the elevator; born near Halifax.
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(1932 - ) Children's author and Newberry Award winner for Jacob Have I Loved; moved to Barre in 1964.
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(1901 - 1986) Singer, band leaderl; born in Island Pond.
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(1805 - 1878) Founder of Wells Fargo and Co.; born in Thetford.
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(1801 - 1877) Colonizer, territorial governor, and President of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints; born in Whitingham.
More Famous People of
Vermont
- Sherman Adams governor, East Dover
- John Deere inventor, Rutland
- George Dewey admiral, Montpelier
- James Fisk financial speculator, Bennington
- Wilbur Fisk clergyman, educator
- Horace A. Tabor silver king, Holland
- Justin Morrill politician, Strafford
- Richard Morris Hunt architect, Brattleboro
- William Morris Hunt painter, Bratleboro
- Moses Pendleton choreographer
- Patty Sheehan golfer, Middlebury
- Joseph Smith religious leader, Sharon
- Ernest Thompson actor, writer
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US Famous People
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Links to histories and biographies of famous people from each
of the 50 states. Learn history through the biographies of the famous people from your state. These
famous Americans have influenced the lives of others and all have made the US their home. |
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