Vermont Republic: Map & History
The Vermont Republic, officially known at the time as the State of Vermont, was a de facto, unrecognized independent state in New England that existed from January 15, 1777, to March 4, 1791.
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The Vermont Republic, officially known at the time as the State of Vermont, was a de facto, unrecognized independent state in New England that existed from January 15, 1777, to March 4, 1791. The state was founded in January 1777, when delegates from 28 towns met and declared independence from the jurisdictions and land claims of the British colonies of Quebec, New Hampshire, and New York. The republic remained in existence for the next fourteen years, albeit without diplomatic recognition from any foreign power. On March 4, 1791, it was admitted into the United States as the State of Vermont, with the constitution and laws of the independent state continuing in effect after admission.
Modern Countries Once Part of Vermont Republic
At its mapped extent, Vermont Republic covered territory in 1 present-day country. The period shown is when the mapped borders include that country, and the note says how much of it.
States and Provinces
Largest Present-Day Cities in Its Territory
Each opens on the live map inside Vermont Republic's borders of that time.
Derived by testing mapped cities against this polity's dated territorial polygons, so the list is indicative and follows the borders in the source dataset.
Vermont Republic in Depth
Constitution and frame of government
They saw themselves as a distinct region outside the legitimate jurisdiction of New York. Possessing an identifiable population or "a people" entitled them to the same constitutional rights of self-government as other "Peoples" in the American confederacy.
The Vermont constitution was modeled after the radically democratic constitution of Pennsylvania on the suggestion of Young, who worked with Thomas Paine and others on that 1776 document in Philadelphia.
During its time as an independent state, the government issued its own coinage and currency and operated postal service. The currency was known as the Vermont copper, and its mint was operated by Reuben Harmon in East Rupert from 1785 to 1788. The chief executive of the state was referred to as the governor.
Background
After 1724, the Province of Massachusetts Bay built Fort Dummer near Brattleboro, as well as three other forts along the northern portion of the Connecticut River to protect against raids by Native Americans farther south into Western Massachusetts. After 1749, Benning Wentworth, the Royal Governor of New Hampshire, granted land to anyone in a land-granting scheme designed to enrich himself and his family. After 1763, settlement increased because of easing security concerns after the end of the French and Indian Wars.
Sections adapted from Wikipedia: Vermont Republic (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Vermont Republic: Key Facts
| Capitals | Windsor, Castleton |
|---|---|
| Official language | English |
| Form of government | republic |
| Currency | Vermont copper |
| Founded | 15 January 1777 |
| Dissolved | 4 March 1791 |
Preceded by
- Province of New York
- Province of New Hampshire
Succeeded by
- Vermont
Facts from Wikidata Q1649602 (CC0).
Vermont Republic Timeline
Key historical inflections from foundation to peak territorial expansion
Expansion to peak recorded area of 28,159 km² in 1789 CE.
Vermont Republic: Frequently Asked Questions
When did the Vermont Republic exist?
The Vermont Republic is dated to 1783 CE – 1790 CE, in the Industrial era.
What was the capital of the Vermont Republic?
The capital of the Vermont Republic was Westminster (1777), Windsor (1777–1784), Castleton (1784–1791).
How large was the Vermont Republic at its peak?
At its peak in 1789 the Vermont Republic covered about 28,159 km².
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