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mar 04 Learn More Vermont Becomes a State


On this day in 1791, Vermont became the 14th state—and the first addition to the original thirteen colonies. If you've ever had real Vermont maple syrup, you can understand the colonies' desire to bring Vermont into the Union pronto. Vermont is the nation's #1 producer of maple syrup. They're also the #1 producer of marble, which tastes significantly less yummy on your pancakes.

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