By Gabrielle T
Introduction
There are many interesting facts about Vermont state to learn. This list covers 50 things...
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Though Vermont is one of the smallest states in the country, it's often considered one...
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Not only does Vermont have the smallest state capital, but it's the second smallest state...
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Since the early 1900s, Vermont has been a major marble producer in the country. However...
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The Connecticut River is the longest in New England. Its path is over 250 miles...
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With only around 650,000 residents, it's not a surprise that Vermont doesn't have any large...
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One of the most interesting facts about Vermont is that there's a new official state...
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Before it was an autonomous territory, Vermont's land belonged to other colonies. Both New York...
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If you're in Vermont during any special events, you might hear the official state song...
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Rudyard Kipling was an English novelist who wrote childhood classics like "The Jungle Book." He's...
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Horatio Nelson Jackson was a doctor from Burlington, Vermont. In 1903, he made the historic...
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Though initially the term "skyscraper" referred to buildings that were 10-20 stories, or floors, that...
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On August 10, 2018, a world record was broken in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. 1580 people...
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Maple syrup is often associated with Canada, but over half of the USA's maple syrup...
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Ben & Jerry's is one of the most popular ice cream companies in America. Its...
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The Vermont state bird was chosen due to its interesting migration habits. It's been noted...
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An interesting fact about Vermont state is that Montpelier might be Vermont's state capital, but...
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The Vermont state nickname is the "Green Mountain State." That's the moniker you'll find on...
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A lot of state of Vermont facts center around the state's booming syrup industry. It's...
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As one of the oldest territories in the country, the Vermont State Fair is also...
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Ethan Allen was a most important figure in shaping Vermont's history. He worked on making...
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The Vermont Teddy Bear Factory is one of the state's most popular landmarks. Though it's...
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If you were wondering why so many historical facts about Vermont have to do with...
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If you visit the area during the spring or summer, you'll likely see the Vermont...
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"Freedom and Unity" was the official Vermont state motto starting in 1788. It was used...
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Most states in the US are only bordered by other states. While Vermont does share...
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Vermont is part of the USA's northeast region that's often called "New England." New England...
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Vermont's Lake Champlain has an urban legend that rivals the Loch Ness Monster. Residents in...
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One of the most common Vermont jokes is that there are more cows in the...
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Vermont facts and information also have some cinematic roots. Fans of "The Sound of Music...
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Though billboards are a staple in most of the US, a few states have banned...
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If you live in a large state, either by size or by population, there are...
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Calvin Coolidge was the 30th President of the United States. Before becoming the country's leader...
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You've already read a little about the Green Mountain Boys. Formed in 1770, this militia...
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Vermont was the 14th state in the USA. In 1791, it was officially integrated into...
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You can't learn Vermont facts and history without hearing that Vermont was a country. After...
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The Vermont state animal is a historic breed in the United States. The Morgan horse...
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Lake Champlain isn't just home to a legendary monster, it's also the location of the...
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Vermont was settled by British puritans, but they weren't the first Europeans in the area...
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Thomas Chubbuck was an engraver who created one of the first postage stamps while in...
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Alexander Twilight made history as the first African American to serve in Congress. He was...
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Lists of facts about Vermont often don't mention that it's a historic place for hiking...
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Assessing a state's level of safety isn't simple. There are a lot of factors to...
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The Vermont state flag has changed throughout the state's history. The initial design was used...
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In 1977, Vermont passed legislation that named the honeybee the official state insect. The decision...
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According to research, Vermont isn't just a safe state, it's also a happy one. Vermont's...
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Vermont might be a small state, but it's been home to some of America's greatest...
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Vermont is rich in natural minerals. Not only does it have abundant marble quarries, but...
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Vermont may be in the eastern part of the US, but it's a landlocked state...
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The Great Lakes are a cluster of the five largest lakes in the United States...
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Vermont has over 100 covered bridges within the state. These bridges were all built between...
Conclusion
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