Encyclopedia - Vermont: Encyclopedia - Vermont
Jim Jeffords (I) Vermont is a U.S. state located in New England. The state ranks 43rd in land area (9,250 square miles), and its populati...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Vermont - Important Cities And Towns
Major cities and towns: Barre Bennington Brattleboro Burlington (largest city) Colchester Essex Hartford Manchester Middlebury Montpel...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Vermont - Culture
Vermont has many festivals, including the Vermont Maple Festival, the Enosburg Falls Dairy Festival, the Marlboro Music Festival, and the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burlington, Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Burlington, Vermont - History
The town of Burlington (comprising what are now the cities of Burlington and South Burlington) was chartered in 1763, but settlement did ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Vermont - History
Little is known of the pre-Columbian history of Vermont. The western part of the state was originally home to a small population of Algon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bennington Town, Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Bennington Town, Vermont - History
The history of the town of Bennington goes back to 1749, when New Hampshire Governor Benning Wentworth chartered the first town in the te...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Victory Vermont: Encyclopedia - Victory Vermont
Victory is a town located in Essex County, Vermont, USA. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 97. Victory Vermont -...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Whitingham Vermont: Encyclopedia - Whitingham Vermont
Whitingham is a town located in Windham County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,298. Whitingham is t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Concord Vermont: Encyclopedia - Concord Vermont
Concord is a town located in Essex County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,196. Concord Vermont - G...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Barnet Vermont: Encyclopedia - Barnet Vermont
Barnet is a town located in Caledonia County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 1,690. Barnet contains t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burlington Vermont: Encyclopedia - Burlington Vermont
Burlington is a city in, and the shire town of, Chittenden County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, Burlington has the largest population ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bennington Town Vermont: Encyclopedia - Bennington Town Vermont
Bennington is a town located in, and one of two shire towns of, Bennington County, Vermont. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total p...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Windsor County Vermont: Encyclopedia - Windsor County Vermont
Windsor County is a county located in the state of Vermont. As of 2000, the population is 57,418. Its shire town is Woodstock6. Windsor C...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vergennes Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Vergennes Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 2,741 people, 979 households, and 632 families residing in the city. The population density is 441.0...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Winooski Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Winooski Vermont - History
Situated on a main travel route, Winooski probably started out as a trading city. With an impressive set of waterfalls to inspire the gro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burlington Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Burlington Vermont - History
The town of Burlington (comprising what are now the cities of Burlington and South Burlington) was chartered in 1763, but settlement did ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vergennes Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Vergennes Vermont - Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 6.5 km² (2.5 mi²). 6.2 km² (2.4 mi²) of it is land and 0.3...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vergennes Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Vergennes Vermont - History
The City of Vergennes was established in 1788. It is one of the oldest established cities in the United States, and also one of the small...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Essex Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Essex Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 18,626 people, 7,013 households, and 5,014 families residing in the town. The population density is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Colchester Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Colchester Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 16,986 people, 6,144 households, and 4,184 families residing in the town. The population density is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Calais Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Calais Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,529 people, 616 households, and 418 families residing in the town. The population density is 15.5/...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tunbridge Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Tunbridge Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,309 people, 513 households, and 362 families residing in the town. The population density is 11.3/...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burlington Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Burlington Vermont - Music
The Flynn Theater hosts musical and theatrical events. Burlington also has a thriving cultural and music scene, with acts ranging from ro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rockingham Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Rockingham Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,309 people, 2,202 households, and 1,387 families residing in the town. The population density is 4...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Highgate Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Highgate Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 3,397 people, 1,207 households, and 922 families residing in the town. The population density is 25....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Killington Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Killington Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,095 people, 500 households, and 282 families residing in the town. The population density is 9.1/k...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Vermont Museums: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Vermont Museums - Addison
General John Strong Museum Chimney Point State Historic Site ... See also:List of Vermont museums, List of Vermont museums - Addison, L...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Vermont Museums: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Vermont Museums - Manchester
Southern Vermont Arts Center American Museum of Fly Fishing ... See also:List of Vermont museums, List of Vermont museums - Addison, Li...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Vermont Museums: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Vermont Museums - Montpelier
State Museum of the Vermont Historical Society Thomas W. Wood Art Gallery ... See also:List of Vermont museums, List of Vermont museums...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Vermont Museums: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Vermont Museums - Proctor
Vermont Marble Museum - Website Wilson Castle ... See also:List of Vermont museums, List of Vermont museums - Addison, List of Vermont ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Vermont Museums: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Vermont Museums - Stowe
Vermont Ski Museum Helen Day Art Center - Website ... See also:List of Vermont museums, List of Vermont museums - Addison, List of Verm...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Stratton Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Stratton Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 136 people, 60 households, and 36 families residing in the town. The population density is 1.1/km² ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Vermont Museums: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Vermont Museums - Burlington
Echo Lake Aquarium and Science Center - Website Ethan Allen Homestead Museum - Website Fleming Museum - Website ... See also:List of Ve...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rutland Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Rutland Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 4,038 people, 1,691 households, and 1166 families residing in the town. The population density is 79...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Vermont Museums: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Vermont Museums - Ferrisburg
Rokeby Museum Basin Harbor Museum ... See also:List of Vermont museums, List of Vermont museums - Addison, List of Vermont museums - Ar...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Vermont Museums: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Vermont Museums - Shelburne
Justin Morgan Memorial Museum Shelburne Museum Shelburn Farms ... See also:List of Vermont museums, List of Vermont museums - Addison, ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Vermont Museums: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Vermont Museums - Springfield
Baltimore Covered Bridge Eureka Schoolhouse Precision Valley Corvette Museum - Website Springfield Art & Historical Society ... See...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Vermont - New Hampshire Grants And The Vermont Republic
The end of the war brought new settlers to Vermont. A fort at Crown Point had been built, and the Crown Point Military Road stretched fro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Vermont Museums: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Vermont Museums - Windsor
American Precision Museum Old Constitution House Cornish Colony Museum ... See also:List of Vermont museums, List of Vermont museums - ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rutland Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Rutland Vermont - History
The town was originally granted in 1761 as one of the New Hampshire Grants and named after Rutland, Massachusetts, the home of the first ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Civil Unions In Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Civil Unions In Vermont - Recognition Outside Of Vermont
Despite the "full faith and credit" clause of the United States Constitution, civil unions are generally not recognized outside of the st...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Music Of Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Music Of Vermont - Music Education And Institutions
The Vermont Symphony Orchestra, founded in 1934, was the first state-funded orchestra in the nation. The Vermont Youth Orchestra has come...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burlington Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Burlington Vermont - Location
Burlington lies roughly 65 km (40 mi) west of the state capital in Montpelier, about 110 km (70 mi) north of Rutland, and 150 km (95 mi) ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Windsor County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Windsor County Vermont - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,527 km² (976 mi²). 2,515 km² (971 mi²) of it is land and 12 kmÂ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burlington Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Burlington Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 38,889 people, 15,885 households, and 7,052 families residing in the city. The population density is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burlington Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Burlington Vermont - Culture And Landmarks
Burlington is a college town, home to the University of Vermont (UVM), Burlington College, and to Champlain College. The Vermont Lake Mon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Orleans County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Orleans County Vermont - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,868 km² (721 mi²). 1,807 km² (698 mi²) of it is land and 61 kmÂ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Canaan Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Canaan Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,078 people, 441 households, and 306 families residing in the town. The population density is 12.5/...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bennington County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Bennington County Vermont - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,755 km² (678 mi²). 1,752 km² (676 mi²) of it is land and 4 km²...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Franklin County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Franklin County Vermont - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,792 km² (692 mi²). 1,650 km² (637 mi²) of it is land and 142 km...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caledonia County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Caledonia County Vermont - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,703 km² (658 mi²). 1,685 km² (651 mi²) of it is land and 18 kmÂ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Washington County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Washington County Vermont - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,801 km² (695 mi²). 1,785 km² (689 mi²) of it is land and 16 kmÂ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vermont Brigade: Encyclopedia Ii - Vermont Brigade - Organization And Early Battles
The "Old Brigade" served from 1861 to 1865 and was one of only two brigades from Vermont. The Second Vermont Brigade was formed in late 1...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chittenden Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Chittenden Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 1,182 people, 451 households, and 345 families residing in the town. The population density is 6.3/k...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Vermont - European Settlement
The first European to see Vermont is thought to be Jacques Cartier, in 1535. On July 30, 1609, French explorer Samuel de Champlain claime...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Vermont - 19th Century
Vermont had a unicameral legislature until 1836. The northernmost land action of the American Civil War took place in Vermont on October ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bennington Town Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Bennington Town Vermont - History
The history of the town of Bennington goes back to 1749, when New Hampshire Governor Benning Wentworth chartered the first town in the te...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rutland County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Rutland County Vermont - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,447 km² (945 mi²). 2,415 km² (933 mi²) of it is land and 32 kmÂ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Windham County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Windham County Vermont - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,067 km² (798 mi²). 2,043 km² (789 mi²) of it is land and 24 kmÂ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - History Of Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - History Of Vermont - Colonial History
The first permanent British settlement was established in 1724 with the construction of Fort Dummer in Vermont's far southeast under the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chittenden County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Chittenden County Vermont - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,605 km² (620 mi²). 1,396 km² (539 mi²) of it is land and 209 km...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Civil Unions In Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Civil Unions In Vermont - Specifics
Civil unions in Vermont - Eligibility. A couple that wishes to be united in civil union must meet the following requirements: Neither ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Addison County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Addison County Vermont - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 2,093 km² (808 mi²). 1,995 km² (770 mi²) of it is land and 99 kmÂ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vermont Brigade: Encyclopedia Ii - Vermont Brigade - The Overland Campaign
After the Wilderness, the Union Army moved south to Spotsylvania Court House, where Lee's army had entrenched. Early in the battle, eleme...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vermont Brigade: Encyclopedia Ii - Vermont Brigade - Petersburg And The Valley
While the Army of the Potomac and the Army of Northern Virginia dug in at Petersburg, Confederate General Jubal A. Early was sent on a mi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lamoille County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Lamoille County Vermont - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,201 km² (464 mi²). 1,194 km² (461 mi²) of it is land and 7 km²...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baker V. Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Baker V. Vermont - The Decision
The unanimous decision of the Vermont Supreme Court first addressed the plaintiff's contention that the denial of same-sex unions was a v...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - List Of Vermont Museums: Encyclopedia Ii - List Of Vermont Museums - St. Johnsbury
Art Gallery at St. Johnsbury Athenaeu Fairbanks Museum & Planetarium - Website ... See also:List of Vermont museums, List of Vermon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Franklin County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Franklin County Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 45,417 people, 16,765 households, and 12,188 families residing in the county. The population density...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Caledonia County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Caledonia County Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 29,702 people, 11,663 households, and 7,895 families residing in the county. The population density ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burlington Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Burlington Vermont - Geography And Climate
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 40.1 km² (15.5 mi²). 27.4 km² (10.6 mi²) of it is land and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rutland County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Rutland County Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 63,400 people, 25,678 households, and 16,742 families residing in the county. The population density...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Washington County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Washington County Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 58,039 people, 23,659 households, and 15,047 families residing in the county. The population density...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Baker V. Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Baker V. Vermont - Background
The case was brought by three same-sex couples who applied for and were denied marriage licenses in the towns of Milton, Shelburne and So...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Windsor County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Windsor County Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 57,418 people, 24,162 households, and 15,729 families residing in the county. The population density...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bennington Town Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Bennington Town Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 15,737 people, 6,162 households, and 3,863 families residing in the town. The population density is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vermont Public Television: Encyclopedia Ii - Vermont Public Television - Locations
VPT broadcasts from the following locations in Vermont: WETK/DT (33/32) Burlington WVER/DT (28/9) Rutland WVTA/DT (41/24) Windsor WVTB/D...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bennington County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Bennington County Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 36,994 people, 14,846 households, and 9,917 families residing in the county. The population density ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Windham County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Windham County Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 44,216 people, 18,375 households, and 11,447 families residing in the county. The population density...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Orleans County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Orleans County Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 26,277 people, 10,446 households, and 7,155 families residing in the county. The population density ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Addison County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Addison County Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 35,974 people, 13,068 households, and 9,108 families residing in the county. The population density ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Lamoille County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Lamoille County Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 23,233 people, 9,221 households, and 5,984 families residing in the county. The population density i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Orange County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Orange County Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 28,226 people, 10,936 households, and 7,611 families residing in the county. The population density ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Essex County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Essex County Vermont - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,745 km² (674 mi²). 1,723 km² (665 mi²) of it is land and 22 kmÂ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Brattleboro Town Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Brattleboro Town Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 12,005 people, 5,364 households, and 2,880 families residing in the town. The population density is ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rutland City Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Rutland City Vermont - Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there are 17,292 people, 7,452 households, and 4209 families residing in the city. The population density is 87...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Orange County Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Orange County Vermont - Geography
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,792 km² (692 mi²). 1,783 km² (689 mi²) of it is land and 8 km²...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Vermont - Economy
Over the past two centuries, Vermont has seen both population explosions and population busts. First settled by farmers, loggers and hunt...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Vermont - Demographics
Vermont - Population. The U.S. Census Bureau reports Vermont's 2000 population as 608,827, and estimates its 2004 population as 621,394...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Vermont - Law And Government
Vermont - Politics. Vermonters are known for their political independence and liberal views. The Vermont government maintains a proacti...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Vermont - Education
The public school system in Vermont is regulated by the Vermont State Board of Education, which consists of nine voting members and one n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Vermont - Geography
Vermont is located in the New England region in the eastern United States and comprises 9615 square miles (24,902 km²), making it the 45...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Vermont - State Song And Symbols
The state song and state symbols are designated by act of the state legislature and confirmed by the governor. Vermont's state song is "T...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Vermont - Crime
Vermont is one of twelve states that have no death penalty statute. After 1930 there were four executions; the last was in 1954. Capital ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burlington, Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Burlington, Vermont - Music
The Flynn Theater hosts musical and theatrical events. Burlington also has a thriving cultural and music scene, with acts ranging from ro...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burlington, Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Burlington, Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 38,889 people, 15,885 households, and 7,052 families residing in the city. The population density is...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burlington, Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Burlington, Vermont - Location
Burlington lies roughly 65 km (40 mi) west of the state capital in Montpelier, about 110 km (70 mi) north of Rutland, and 150 km (95 mi) ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burlington, Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Burlington, Vermont - Culture And Landmarks
Burlington is a college town, home to the University of Vermont (UVM), Burlington College, and to Champlain College. The Vermont Lake Mon...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Burlington, Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Burlington, Vermont - Geography And Climate
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 40.1 km² (15.5 mi²). 27.4 km² (10.6 mi²) of it is land and...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bennington Town, Vermont: Encyclopedia Ii - Bennington Town, Vermont - Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 15,737 people, 6,162 households, and 3,863 families residing in the town. The population density is ...   » Read the article