Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Vermont played a key role in the American Revolution in 1775 when Ethan Allen led
a local militia, the Green Mountain Boys, to Fort Ticonderoga, capturing it from the Brit-
ish. In 1777 Vermont declared independence as the Vermont Republic, adopting the first
New World constitution to abolish slavery and establish a public school system. In 1791
Vermont was admitted to the USA as the 14th state.
The state's independent streak is as long and deep as a vein of Vermont marble. Histor-
ically a land of dairy farmers, Vermont is still largely agricultural and has the lowest pop-
ulation of any New England state.
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son and other user-friendly categories.
tion. The radio frequency varies depending on where you are in the state, but the follow-
ing selection covers most areas: Burlington (northwestern Vermont) 107.9; Brattleboro
(southeastern Vermont) 94.5; Manchester (southwestern Vermont) 92.5; and St Johns-
bury (northeastern Vermont) 88.5.
Vermont State Parks
(
888-409-7579;
www.vtstateparks.com
)
Complete camping and
parks information.
VERMONT FACTS
Nickname
Green Mountain State
Population
626,000
Area
9217 sq miles
Capital city
Montpelier (population 7860)
Other city
Burlington (population 42,500)
Sales tax
6%
Birthplace of
Mormon leader Brigham Young (1801-77), President Calvin Coolidge
(1872-1933)
Home of
More than 100 covered bridges
Politics
Independent streak, leaning Democrat
Famous for
Ben & Jerry's ice cream