Explorers
Fort Drummer
The British Victory
Independence
Statehood
French explorer Samuel de Champlain claims Vermont land for France.
The British build Fort Drummer, which becomes the first permanent European settlement in Vermont.
The British take over the land after their French and Indian War victory.
In 1777, Vermont declares its own independence. It had its own currency, president, constitution, and postal service.
Vermont was the 14th state admitted to statehood on March 4th, 1791.
Vermont History
Vermont became a state on March 4, 1791.
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