Vermont ( The Green Mountain State ) In 1609, French explorer Samuel de Champlain came upon a large lake in the area we know today as Vermont and named it after himself. The state's name comes from two French words vert (green) and mont (mountain). In 1791, Vermont was the 14th state to join the Union. Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys defended their homeland from the British during the Revolutionary War. Vermont is famous for the scenic Green Mountains which run the entire length of the state. Although manufacturing and a growing service industry sector are now the most important economic activities in the state, Vermont has one of the lowest percentages of city dwellers of any state. Many vacationers go to Vermont just for the beautiful scenery. In the fall, the state is ablaze with the flaming colors of turning leaves. Vermont's quiet towns and villages are also favorite scenes. The mountains, lakes and streams offer a variety of recreational activities from skiing in the winter to hiking and camping in the summer. The Flag of Vermont Entered the Union in 1791 as the 14th State; flag adopted in 1923. The coat of arms, based on the State seal, shows a scene from nature with pine tree and mountains. Branches of pine below commemorate the 1814 Battle of Plattsburgh.   Largest Cities in the State (2000) Burlington, 38,889; Essex town, 18,626; Rutland, 17,292; Colchester town, 16,986; South Burlington, 15,814; Bennington town, 15,737; Brattleboro town, 12,005; Hartford town, 10.367; Milton town, 9,479; Barre, 9,291   Business and Trade in Vermont Agriculture: Dairy products, cattle, hay, apples, maple products. Industries: Electronic equipment, fabricated metal products, printing and publishing, paper products, tourism. State Symbols and Emblems Bird: Hermit Thrush Flower: Red Clover (trifolium pratense) Tree: Sugar Maple (acer saccharum) Song(s): Hail, Vermont Motto: Freedom and Unity Vermont Travel - Vacation Destinations & Recreation National parks and historic locations suitable for family vacations or day trips. • Townshend Lake - Townshend • Finger Lakes National Forest - Rutland • Marsh - Billings - Rockefeller National Historical Park - Woodstock • Union Village Dam - East Thetford • Green Mountain National Forest - Rutland

Capital: Montpelier     Local Weather  Statehood: 1791-03-04  Population: 608,827 (65.8 mi2)   Geographic Area (mi2)     Total 9,614.26     Water 364.7     Land 9,249.56     Rank 43rd Largest   State Education:     Pub & Prv Schools     College & University     Libraries   Border States: Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York   Health Information:     Illicit Drug Use     Youth Risk Survey   Housing: In Vermont, there are 294,382 housing units, averaging to 31.8 per sq mile.   Related Magazines:   Posters and Artwork Jenne Farm in the Fall, near Woodstock, Vermont, USA Photographic Print 24" x 18" • Covered Bridge, Gold Brook Bridge, Stowe, Vermont, USA Photographic Print 24" x 18" • Snow-Capped Mt. Mansfield, Vermont Art Print 17" x 11" • Fall Colors in the Galton Pond, Gralton, Vermont, USA Photographic Print 16" x 12" • Fall Colours Reflected in the River, Vermont, USA Photographic Print 16" x 12" • Main Street, Randolph, Vermont Art Print 17" x 11"