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Vermont's history of independent political thought has led to movements for the establishment of the Second Vermont Republic and other plans advocating secession. Vermont is the only state in the United States that requires voters to be sworn in, having established the voter's oath or affirmation in 1777. [287]
Wilmington, Vermont Safe, clean, and classic New England small-town charisma are all wrapped up in one place. For those who love four seasons, are outdoor-adventurous, and on a budget, Wilmington ...
Mount Mansfield, at 4,393 feet (1,339 m), is the highest-elevation point in Vermont. Other high points are Killington Peak, Mount Ellen, Mount Abraham, and Camel's Hump. The lowest point in the state is Lake Champlain at 95 feet (29 m). The state's average elevation is 1,000 feet (300 m). (from History of Vermont)
The Vermont constitution and the courts support the right of a person to walk (fish and hunt) on any unposted, unfenced, land. That is, trespass must be proven by the owner; it is not automatically presumed. [64] Vermont is the only state in the union without a balanced budget requirement. [65]
Let’s face it: Most Americans have no clue how good they’ve got it when it comes to ease and convenience. What might seem like everyday necessities for us are actually considered luxuries that ...
The "Vermont Brewers Festival" had 9,600 attendees in 2009, [68] and the "Giant Pumpkin Regatta and Festival" had 5,000 attendees that same year; Saturday Night Live satirized the event. [68] One of the largest year-round farmers' markets in the state of Vermont is located in the city. [69]
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The largest industrial facility in Vermont is GlobalFoundries's semiconductor plant in Essex Junction. GlobalFoundries took over the plant in June 2015, after IBM ceased operations at the plant. [7] As of 2008, GE Healthcare employed 780 people in Burlington. [8] Companies headquartered in the metro area include: Dealer.com, headquartered in ...