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- Vermont is one of only three states to have once existed as an officially recognized independent nation (as Vermont Republic), the others being Texas (Republic of Texas) and Hawaii (Kingdom and Republic of Hawaii).
- Visitors can cross Lake Champlain to New York via ferry from Vermont at three locations: Charlotte, Burlington and Grand Isle. Ferry-goers might even spot "Champ", Lake Champlain's mythical monster.
- Vermont is the only one of the New England states that does not border the sea.
- Three quarters of Vermont is covered with forest, including ash, beech, birch, maple, hickory, oak, pine and spruce trees.
- Vermont is famous for its family farms, having some 6,900 farms, most of them small.
- In April 2000, Vermont became the first U.S. state to legally recognize so-called "civil unions" between homosexual partners.
- Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings, Inc. Ice Creamery was founded in Burlington, Vermont by Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield in 1978.
- The Champlain Valley is home to The Vermont Teddy Bear Company, which has been creating stuffed bears since 1983.
- Vermont elected its first female governor, Swiss-born Madeline Kunin, in 1985.
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What is Vermont's animal and what are facts about it?
The Morgan Horse is the Official State mammal.
What has the author A Augustine Butterfield written?
A. Augustine Butterfield has written: 'Some facts about the early history of Whitingham, Vermont' -- subject(s): History
What are some loan companies in Vermont?
Some loan companies in Vermont include the Vermont Loan Broker in Burlington, Vermont; the Home & Loan Center in Rutland, Vermont; and the New England Federal Credit Union in Williston, Vermont.
What are some National and local areas in Vermont?
Mount Pillar and St. Albans Vermont are in Vermont.
What are the native animals of Vermont?
Some of the animals of Vermont are the woodchuck and the wild turkey
Is Vermont blue or red?
Vermont is blue. Hoverer, it has some red areas with in it.
What are some nice hotels in Burlington Vermont?
The city of Burlington in the state of Vermont has many highly rated hotels. Some nice hotels in Burlington, Vermont are: Hotel Vermont, Hilton Burlington, and Courtyard by Marriott Burlington Harbor.
What are some major industries in Vermont?
IBM. Ben and Jerry's. Vermont Teddy Bears.
Where are some Ben and Jerry's factories beside the one in Waterbury Vermont?
St.Albans, Vermont
What are some Vermont cultures?
Irish
What are some special cities in Vermont?
Burlington is the most populous city in Vermont with a population of 42,417 as of the 2010 census. Montpelier is the capital city in Vermont.
Do they have eggs in Vermont?
Yes, they have eggs in Vermont because some farmers raise chickens and collect their eggs.
