- Vermont's 5th congressional district
Vermont's 5th congressional district is an obsolete district. It was created in 1821. It was eliminated after the 1840 Census. Its last
Congressman wasJohn Mattocks .Representatives
Vermont began with district representation when it was admitted as the 14th State in 1791.
From 1813-1821, beginning with the 13th Congress, Vermont elected its US Representaives statewide At-Large
After the 16th Congress, Vermont returned to electing Congressmen from districts
Vermont added the 5th district in 1821.
References
*cite book|title = The Historical Atlas of Political Parties in the United States Congress|last = Martis|first = Kenneth C.|authorlink =|coauthors =|year = 1989|publisher = Macmillan Publishing Company|location = New York|id =
*cite book|title = The Historical Atlas of United States Congressional Districts|last = Martis|first = Kenneth C.|authorlink =|coauthors =|year = 1982|publisher = Macmillan Publishing Company|location = New York|id =
* [http://bioguide.congress.gov/biosearch/biosearch.asp Congressional Biographical Directory of the United States 1774–present]
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