Vermont
The Green Mountain State
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Seal & Motto
"Freedom and Unity"
Additional Information
Reflects Vermont's dual commitment to individual liberty and community solidarity, the twin pillars of its founding identity.
Adopted 1791.
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Overview
Vermont, the 'Green Mountain State,' is a jewel of New England — a state so small, so pristine, and so fiercely independent that it once existed as its own republic. Its blazing autumn foliage, covered wooden bridges, hand-crafted artisan culture, and legendary maple syrup have made it an enduring symbol of an America that prizes quality over quantity and the enduring beauty of the natural world.
Historical Significance
Vermont officially joined the Union on March 4, 1791, as the 14th state. Remarkably, it existed as the independent Vermont Republic from 1777 to 1791, complete with its own currency and postal service. It was the first U.S. state to constitutionally prohibit slavery in 1777, and its Green Mountain Boys under Ethan Allen captured Fort Ticonderoga from the British in 1775 — the first American offensive victory of the Revolution.
Top Cities & Hubs
Burlington
Population: ~45,000The state's largest city despite its small size, a vibrant lakeside hub on Lake Champlain home to the University of Vermont, a nationally celebrated Church Street Marketplace, and progressive politics that launched Bernie Sanders to national prominence.
South Burlington
Population: ~20,000Vermont's second-largest city, a commercial hub housing Burlington International Airport, major retail corridors, and a variety of technology companies contributing to the state's growing innovation economy.
Rutland
Population: ~16,000Known historically as "Marble City" for its world-famous marble quarries, Rutland is the commercial center of central Vermont and a gateway to Killington and Pico Mountain ski resorts.
Barre
Population: ~9,000The "Granite Capital of the World" — Barre's Rock of Ages quarry is the largest deep-hole granite quarry in the world and produces fine-grained grey granite used in monuments across North America.
Montpelier
Population: ~8,000The smallest state capital in the U.S. by population, a charming historic city on the Winooski River known for its gold-domed statehouse, vibrant local food scene, and the New England Culinary Institute.
Key Landmarks & Economy
Did You Know?
- Vermont's constitution of 1777 was the first in U.S. history to prohibit slavery and the first to grant universal male suffrage regardless of property ownership.
- Vermont produces more maple syrup per capita than any other state, generating about 50% of the entire U.S. maple syrup supply from over 1,500 maple farms despite being the second-smallest state by population.
- Vermont is the only New England state that does not border the Atlantic Ocean, and Montpelier is the only U.S. state capital without a McDonald's within its city limits.