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This is intended to be a complete list of properties and districts that are, National Historic Landmarks in Vermont. The locations of National Register properties and districts (at least for all showing latitude and longitude coordinates below) may be seen in an online map by clicking on "Map of all coordinates".
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. [286]
Montpelier (/ m ɒ n t ˈ p iː l j ər / mont-PEEL-yər) [6] [7] is the state capital of the U.S. state of Vermont and the county seat of Washington County.The site of Vermont's state government, it is the least populous state capital in the United States. [8]
Burlington is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Vermont and the seat of Chittenden County.It is located 45 miles (72 km) south of the Canada–United States border and 95 miles (153 km) south of Montreal.
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)
Chester Arthur, New York. One of the two Vermont natives to serve as U.S. president, Chester Arthur was born in Fairfield and lived for a time with his family in Williston and Hinesburg.
To try the Vermont Gold Vodka, head to the Meeting House from 10 a.m to 6 p.m. any day of the week. First tastings are always complimentary. Awards: No. 3 in Best Craft Vodka
The Chazy Fossil Reef National Natural Landmark includes three islands in Lake Champlain.Included within the designated area are two preserves on Vermont's Isle La Motte; the 20-acre (8.1 ha) Fisk Quarry Preserve and the 83-acre (34 ha) Goodsell Ridge Preserve are both open to the public and managed by the Isle La Motte Preservation Trust. [2]