Everything You Need To Know About Vermont
Vermont
STATE FACTS
State Motto: Freedom and Unity
State Capital: Montpelier
State Population: About 650,000 people
Nickname: The Green Mountain State
Abbreviation: VT
Region: Northeast
Year of Statehood: 1791
States That Share a Border:
- New York
- New Hampshire
- Massachusetts
STATE SYMBOLS
Bird: Hermit Thrush
Flower: Red Clover
Tree: Sugar Maple
Flag: Flag of Vermont
Animal: Morgan Horse
5 FAMOUS LANDMARKS:
Green Mountain National Forest – Large forest known for hiking, fall foliage, and scenic mountain views.
Lake Champlain – A major freshwater lake shared with New York and Canada.
Ben & Jerry’s Factory – Popular ice cream factory offering tours and tastings.
Shelburne Museum – Unique museum featuring historic buildings, art, and Americana collections.
Quechee Gorge – Often called “Vermont’s Little Grand Canyon,” known for scenic views and hiking.
5 FAMOUS FOODS:
Maple Syrup – Vermont is the largest producer of maple syrup in the United States.
Cheddar Cheese – Vermont is known for high-quality artisan cheeses.
Apple Cider – Fresh cider is popular, especially in the fall.
Cider Donuts – Classic fall treat often served warm.
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream – Famous ice cream brand that began in Vermont.
Vermont Maps
Vermont Map – Default view is great for cities. Terrain view is great for physical features.
5 INTERESTING FACTS
Vermont was an independent country before becoming a U.S. state.
It is one of the least populated states in the country.
Vermont has no major professional sports teams.
The state is famous for its beautiful fall foliage.
Vermont was the first state to join the Union after the original thirteen colonies.
Here’s a video about the state of Vermont by Homeschool Pop on Youtube.
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