Vermont's 5th congressional district is an obsolete district. It was created in 1821. It was eliminated after the 1840 Census. Its last Congressman was .
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 Representatives statewide At-Large
After the 16th Congress, Vermont returned to electing Congressmen from districts
Vermont added the 5th district in 1821.