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MontpelierWashington County,Vermont"The State Capital"The Vermont state capital is Montpelier. What would you like to know about Montpelier
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The population of Montpelier is approximately 8,247 (1990).
The amount of land area in Montpelier is 26.557 sq. kilometers. Montpelier miscellany. Return to Index Montpelier location: in central Vermont
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History & History Related Items Montpelier history: When it came time to choose a state capital, Montpelier resident wanted their city chosen. They eventually won out over Burlington and other communities, mostly because they were able to fund the construction of the new capitol and donated the land for the state house. In 1831, the private funding for a new state house was repeated by the citizens of Montepelier, when the wooden structure was replaced by a larger and more substantial building designed by Boston architect, Amani B. Young. In the winter of 1857, most of that building was destroyed by fire. The third State Capitol, the one in use today, was designed by Thomas Silloway and completed in 1859. The interior has been restored to its original condition making the building a fine example of 19th century grandeur. Montpelier attractions: Gold-leaf dome on capitol building Thomas Waterman Wood Art Gallery Return to Index
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