| A short
history of the Vermont State flag |
The state seal of
Vermont shows a pine tree, beneath which is a cow and some sheaves
of wheat, date back from 1779. In the background is a green landscape
with the Green Mountains. In 1821 became a part of the state's
coat of arms with a crest of a stag's head and pine branches
on either side of an ornate shield. A scroll below the shield
bears the state motto " freedom and unity". These arms
were used on a blue background during the Civil War, and this
became the state flag in June 1923. |
A short
history of Vermont (The
Green Mountain State) |
The Green Mountains
are the center of Vermont that gives it its name. Vermont was
part of French Canada until 1760, after which it was disputed
between New Hampshire, and New York. On January 16, 1777 Vermont
declared itself independent. Vermont became a state March 4,1791
after the American Revolutionary War, and it was then allowed
to join the Union. The flag was adopted on March 26, 1923. |
| Area
of Vermont |
9,614 sq. miles |
Capital
|
Montpelier |
| Major
Products |
Dairy produce,
hay, fruit, maple syrup, stone, timber, machine tools, electronics |
| State
Motto |
Freedom and unity |