Vermont State Information

Welcome to the Vermont information page! Take a look around and learn more about Vermont's history, and view some interesting facts and pieces of trivia. You can also find tips for scenic road trips and information about VT auto insurance. If you are moving to the great state of Vermont, you will be interested in tips to help you get started including: information about changing your driver's license, help with getting an auto insurance quote and even a handy Allstate Moving Checklist to get you organized.

Little Bit of History

The state of Vermont encompasses 9,620 square miles and is ranked 45th in the nation's total area. It was the 14th state to enter the union on March 4, 1971. The Vermont territory was originally claimed by the French and was given the name Ver Mont meaning Green Mountain.

Essentials

Motto-

Freedom and Unity

Capital-

Montpelier

Time Zone-

Eastern

Demonym-

Vermonter

Quarter

Introduced - 2001

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.

Did You Know?

• U.S. President Calvin Coolidge was the only president born on the fourth of July. Born in Plymouth July 4, 1872.
• In ratio of cows to people, Vermont has the greatest number of dairy cows in the country.
• Montpelier, Is the largest producer of maple syrup in the U.S.
• Rudyard Kipling, living in Vermont in the 1890's invented the game of snow golf.

Want more state information like this? Look it up at 50states.com

Are you moving to the great state of Vermont? Here are a few useful tips to help you stay organized throughout your move.

Driving in Vermont
Browse through the Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles website and prepare yourself with important information such as requirements for obtaining your Vermont driver's license and vehicle registration information.

Moving Checklist and Home Inventory Record
Stay organized and don't forget anything throughout the moving process with these helpful tools:

• Stay on track with the Allstate Moving Checklist (PDF format)!
• Take a full inventory of your belongings with Know Your Stuff, our online home inventory tool, or download the Allstate Household Inventory Record list.

Always research your moving company's registration number, references, and complaint history. For more information, visit Relocation.com.

Need an Insurance Policy in Vermont?
Find out if switching to Allstate might save you money by getting an auto insurance quote today (it's easy!) You can also talk to your neighborhood Allstate agent or call 1-866-621-6900 to get a quote over the phone.

Scenic Drives

Some suggested scenic road trips.

Preview upcoming events, historic sites and museums. Find transportation information along with state maps at the Vermont State Tourism site.

For more information specific to Vermont visit:

• Vermont State Catastrophe Information
• Vermont Auto Insurance Coverages

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Connecticut, Maine, New Hampshire, New York, Pennsylvania