VERMONT

ByCole Heinzman

State History

Vermont was an unsettled land that was fought over between English colonies to the south and the French colony to the north.

After France lost the French Indian war, the region belonged to the British.

Was claimed by both New York and New Hampshire, until it became a state in 1791.

Interesting Facts

It is the 45th biggest state in the U.S.

Vermont was the 14th state to enter the union

The name Vermont comes from the French word for “Green Mountains”.

Vermont contains more than 15,000 different insect species.

More Vermont Facts

State Motto: “Freedom and Unity”

State Tree: Sugar Maple

2 U.S. Presidents were born here, Calvin Coolidge (13th) and Chester A. Arthur (21st).

Where to Go

Fall leaves and historic covered bridges are a main tourist attraction in Vermont.

Mid-September is the best time to see the beautiful colors.

More to Do…

Vermont is New England’s best skiing location.

The Green Mountains are fun for the whole family, winter or summer.

State Flag Adopted in 1923 Pine tree, a cow, bales of

hay, and sheaves of wheat

Mountains are pictured in the background. A stag's head is mounted over the scene.

Boughs of pine needles wrap around the coat-of-arms.

"VERMONT" and the state's motto, are written on a red ribbon under the scene.

Map of Vermont

State SymbolsSTATE BIRD:

HERMIT THRUSHSTATE FLOWER:

RED CLOVER

State Quarter 4th quarter in the 2001 series Features Camel Hump Mountain and 2

maple trees with sap buckets Freedom and Unity state motto is also on

it.

State License Plate

Agriculture and Industry

Vermont is most famous for it’s maple syrup and rich milk and dairy products.

Electronic components is a large industry among many, also teddy bears.