Vermont

North America, United States
United States

People from Vermont are called:

Male/General:

Vermonter

Pronunciation:

/vərˈmɒntər/

Quick Facts

Population:
650,000 (2024 est.)
Country:
United States
Region:
North America

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Etymology & Origin

From French 'vert mont' meaning 'green mountain'.

Notable People Associated with Vermont

Generations of talented individuals have been associated with this vibrant place.

Politics & Leadership

Bernie Sanders

Brooklyn, NY (Lived in Vermont)

Politician who has served as the junior United States senator from Vermont since 2007.

Progressive political leadership
Calvin Coolidge

Plymouth Notch, Vermont

30th President of the United States, known for his quiet demeanor and belief in limited government.

30th U.S. President

Business & Innovation

John Deere

Rutland, Vermont

Blacksmith and manufacturer who founded Deere & Company, one of the largest agricultural equipment manufacturers.

Invention of the steel plow
Ben Cohen

Brooklyn, NY (Founded Ben & Jerry's in VT)

Co-founder of Ben & Jerry's Homemade Holdings, Inc., known for its unique ice cream flavors.

Ben & Jerry's ice cream

Literature & Arts

Robert Frost

San Francisco, CA (Lived in Vermont)

Poet known for his realistic depictions of rural life and his command of American colloquial speech.

Four Pulitzer Prizes for Poetry

Music & Entertainment

Maria von Trapp

Vienna, Austria (Lived in Stowe, VT)

Step-mother and matriarch of the Trapp Family Singers, whose life inspired 'The Sound of Music'.

The Sound of Music inspiration
Grace Potter

Waitfield, Vermont

Singer-songwriter and musician known for her powerful vocals and work with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals.

Rock and blues music
Neko Case

Alexandria, VA (Lived in Vermont)

Singer-songwriter known for her solo career and her work as a member of the indie rock group The New Pornographers.

Indie rock and country music

About Vermont

  • Capital city: Montpelier.
  • Known for Green Mountains and maple syrup production.
  • Strong traditions in agriculture and artisan crafts.
  • Admitted as the 14th state in 1791.

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