Montpelier, Vermont: Capital of Vermont, United States and seat of Washington County
Montpelier /mɒntˈpiːliər/ is a city in the U.S.
state of Vermont that serves as the state capital. It is also the shire town (county seat) of Washington County. As the capital of Vermont, Montpelier is the site of the Vermont State House, the seat of the legislative branch of Vermont government. The Vermont State House has a golden dome. The population was 8,074 at the 2020 census. By population, it is the smallest state capital in the United States. The Vermont History Museum and Vermont College of Fine Arts are in Montpelier.
Montpelier, Vermont | |
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State capital and city | |
 The Vermont State House, Montpelier's best-known landmark | |
 Flag  Seal | |
 Location in Washington County in Vermont | |
  Montpelier Location in the United States | |
| Coordinates: 44°15′34″N 72°34′33″W / 44.25944°N 72.57583°W | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Vermont |
| County | Washington |
| Region | New England |
| Settled | 1787 |
| Incorporated (village) | 1818 |
| Incorporated (city) | 1895 |
| Named for | Montpellier, France |
| Area | |
| • Total | 10.25 sq mi (26.54 km2) |
| • Land | 10.05 sq mi (26.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.19 sq mi (0.50 km2) |
| Elevation | 522 ft (159 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 8,074 |
| • Density | 790/sq mi (300/km2) |
| Demonym | Montpelierite |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 05601-05604, 05609, 05620, 05633 |
| Area code | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-46000 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1461834 |
| Interstates |  |
| U.S. Highways |   |
| State Routes |  |
| Website | Official website |
The state legislature made Montpelier the state capital in 1805.
References
Other websites
- City of Montpelier, Vermont
- Kellogg-Hubbard Library
- Central Vermont Chamber of Commerce
- State of Vermont
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