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The name Montpellier in France is made up of the noun 'mont' meaning mount, and a Latin suffix related to the trade on the mount at that time.
Other towns or places with similar names have the same 'mount' origin, plus the term 'pelé' meaning 'peeled off, barren'
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∙ 7y agoIt is a National Historical Landmark in Virginia.
There are cities named Montpelier in these US States:
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maryland
- Mississippi
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Vermont
- Virginia
There have been two ships named USS Montpelier.
There are also cities with this name in Canada, Ireland, France, and the UK.
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∙ 16y agoIt means "mountain of the stinky air".
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Why does Montpelier Vermont speak french?
Montpelier is close in proximity to Quebec Province, where French is spoken. As a result, a significant percentage of Montpelier citizens speak French.
How do you spell the capital of Vermont?
Montpelier. It is named for the French city spelled Montpellier.
What is the only state capital named for a french city?
Vermont's capital, Montpelier, is named for a French city, Montpellier.
Carson City is to Nevada as-----is to Vermont?
Montpelier, if capital is what you mean.
Where is the Montpelier Foundation in Montpelier Virginia located?
The address of the Montpelier Foundation is: 11407 Constitution Hwy, Montpelier, VA 22957
What is now the population of montpelier?
Montpelier, Vermont - 7,705 Montpelier, Indiana - 1,759
Why is vermont's capital city named montpelier?
Montpelier is named after a city on the Mediterranean coast in southern France (Montpellier). At the time, there was considerable gratitude for French aid during the Revolutionary War. Montpelier was established around 1781, and the permanent settlement was named in 1787 by Colonel Jacob Davis.
What is Vermont Capitol?
Montpelier
Where is the Montpelier Branch Library in Montpelier located?
The address of the Montpelier Branch Library is: 17205 Sycamore Tavern Lane, Montpelier, 23192 2566
Where is the Montpelier Public Library in Montpelier located?
The address of the Montpelier Public Library is: 216 E. Main St., Montpelier, 43543 1199
What is the capitol of the State of Vermont?
Montpelier. Montpelier.
What is the web address of the Montpelier Foundation in Montpelier Virginia?
The web address of the Montpelier Foundation is: www.montpelier.org
