The Green Mountain State
Description: Vermont State Map
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Date it became a state: March 4,1761
Governor: Jim Douglas
Land Area:
States Surrounding it: Massachusetts, New Hampshire and New York
State Nickname: The Green Mountain State
State Motto: Vermont, Freedom and Unity
State Mammal: Morgan Horse
State Bird: Hermit Thrush
State Tree: Sugar Maple Tree
History (5 important events):
1. Fort Dummer was built there.
2. Samuel De Champlain was the first explorer known to explore Vermont.
3. First state to outlaw slavery.
4. A state that allowed runaway slaves.
5. The French settled there in 1666.
Geography (Describe the land, rivers, mountains, lakes, etc):
Lake Champlain is in the north western part of Vermont and was named after Samuel De Champlain.
Attractions/Places to Visit:
1. Ski Slopes
2. Green Mountain National forests.
3. Bennington Battle Monument.
Other Interesting Facts:
• 40th state
• State song: These Green Mountains
“These green hills and silver waters
are my home. They belong to me.
And to all of her sons and daughters
May they be strong and forever free.
Let us live to protect her beauty
And look with pride on the golden dome
They say home is where the heart is
These green mountains are my home.
These green mountains are my home