Vermont postage stamps in this six-record set begin with independence and Revolutionary history, then move through statehood anniversaries, public figures and a covered-bridge landmark.
Vermont’s independence changes the opening frame
The 1927 Vermont Sesquicentennial commemorates both the Battle of Bennington and Vermont independence. The 1941 and 1991 issues instead mark statehood anniversaries, so all three should not be labeled as the same event.
Source-checked Vermont issue records
Alden Partridge and Justin S. Morrill represent documented people-based links; Arlington Green Bridge supplies the landmark record.
| Issue | Issue date | Value or service | Relationship | Documented subject | First-day place |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont Sesquicentennial | August 3, 1927 | 2 cents | Other direct state theme | The red 2-cent Vermont Sesquicentennial stamp, issued on August 3, 1927, celebrated the 150th anniversaries of the Battle of Bennington (August 16, 1777) and the independence of Vermont. | New York, NY |
| Alden Partridge | February 12, 1985 | 11 cents | Other direct state theme | Alden Partridge, U.S. | Northfield, Vermont |
| Arlington Green Bridge | January 25, 2013 | Priority Mail | Other direct state theme | The scenic Arlington Green Bridge in Bennington County, Vermont, takes center stage in this Priority Mail stamp. | Norcross, GA |
| Justin S. Morrill | July 17, 1999 | 55 cents | Other direct state theme | This stamp issuance honors Justin Smith Morrill, who served Vermont in the US House of Representatives from 1855 to 1867 and in the US Senate from 1867 until his death in 1898. | Strafford, VT |
| Vermont Statehood | March 1, 1991 | 29 cents | Statehood | This issuance marked the 200th anniversary of Vermont's statehood and was issued March 1, 1991, in Bennington, Vermont. | Bennington, VT |
| Vermont Statehood | March 4, 1941 | 3 cents | Statehood | On March 4, 1941, a light violet 3-cent stamp was issued to mark the 150th anniversary of Vermont statehood. | Montpelier, VT |
First-day place and subject can point to different states
The 1927 Vermont Sesquicentennial was issued in New York, yet its commemorated subject is Vermont. This is a useful counterexample to sorting state stamps solely by ceremony location.
Vermont postal issues versus state marks
A state seal, local revenue item or tourist passport impression may be Vermont-related without being postage. The records here require an identifiable U.S. postal issue and a direct Vermont subject.
Issue history versus current availability
The six Vermont records support historical identification, not a blanket claim that every issue is for sale or suitable for current postage. A specific copy still needs condition, authenticity, price and mailing-value checks.
Vermont issue notes
Is the Vermont Sesquicentennial a statehood stamp?
It commemorates Vermont independence and the Battle of Bennington; the separate 1941 and 1991 entries are the statehood anniversaries.
Why can a Vermont stamp have a New York issue location?
First-day location is one field, while the commemorated subject determines why the stamp belongs in this Vermont guide.