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56-640: In 2001, local citizens formed "Green Mountain Community Baseball", an organization formed in hopes of attracting an NECBL franchise to Montpelier, Vermont . In September of the following year the NECBL voted to expand to far-away Vermont, and to award a franchise to the group. The team's name, the Vermont Mountaineers, was chosen from more than 300 fan entries. John Russo has been the team's manager since 2004 and has held some role with

112-648: A community nature center. A bridge from the North Branch Nature Center connects the land to the North Branch River Park on the opposite side of the North Branch River. In recent years, North Branch River Park has significantly expanding its mountain biking trails, making it a hub for area mountain bikers of all ages. The first mountain bike trail in North Branch River Park was constructed and opened in 2005 as part of

168-516: A foot of mud was left on the floors of downtown stores. At the time, only two stores in Montpelier carried flood insurance. The staggering loss represented an average of $ 400 for every man, woman, and child in town—equivalent to roughly $ 5,760 in 2018 dollars. In the days following the flood, Vermont was widely praised for its recovery efforts. President Calvin Coolidge , in particular, hailed

224-704: A particularly wet summer and fall, heavy rains began on the evening of November 2 that continued until the morning of November 4. The heaviest rain fell on November 3, when more than seven inches fell in a six-hour period. The prolonged heavy rains on top of the already saturated soil from the summer and fall proved to be more than the watercourses could handle. Brooks and rivers overflowed, carrying trees and logs in their wake. Dams, bridges and embankments were destroyed. Buildings were submerged, farm animals drowned, and homes and barns were swept away. Rivers reached 13 feet or more above their normal depths. Flood waters gradually receded, leaving behind silt, gravel and debris. At least

280-666: A partnership between the Montpelier Area Mountain Bike Association and the Montpelier Parks Department. Since that time, 4 additional miles of trails have been added. A pump track is also currently under construction. Montpelier's government maintains a city council, city manager, and mayor. The city council consists of a mayor and six members. Council members are elected on a nonpartisan ballot from three districts, with councilors serving staggered two-year terms. The mayor

336-587: A then-NECBL record for All-Star Game attendance. Vermont's Northern Division squad was defeated by the Southern Division 7-4. The record has since been broken at the 2009 NECBL All-Star Game hosted by the Holyoke Blue Sox . The 2009 game attracted 4,906 fans to Mackenzie Stadium in Holyoke, Massachusetts . However, the mark set in 2004 remains a Montpelier Recreation Field record. Below

392-401: Is a Democratic stronghold. In the 2020 United States presidential election , Joe Biden received 88 percent of the vote to Donald Trump 's 9 percent. Washington County, Vermont Washington County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont . Named after George Washington , its shire town ( county seat ) is the city of Montpelier (the least populous state capital in

448-560: Is a list of Mountaineers alumni who have gone on to play professional baseball. In total, over 103 former Mountaineers have signed professional contracts after playing for Vermont. 13 have reached the majors, with two players currently on active MLB rosters. As of August 1, 2018. The following former Mountaineer broadcasters have gone on to broadcast in professional baseball: Tim Hagerty -AAA (Mountaineers 2003), Kyle Berger-A (2004), Scott Montesano -Ind. (2005), Jonathan Barr -Ind. (2006), Paul Roper -Ind. (2007, currently broadcasting in

504-434: Is elected to a two-year term in each even-numbered year on a nonpartisan ballot in a citywide election. The council appoints the city manager who is the chief administrative officer of the city. The city provides municipal services for its residents and businesses. These include local law enforcement, firefighting, planning and zoning regulation, and provision for potable drinking water and wastewater. Politically, Montpelier

560-470: Is in the north-central area of the state. The Winooski River flows by the south side of the city, passing by the state house and continuing northwest into Chittenden County . The North Branch River, a tributary of the Winooski, also flows through the city. Flooding is a periodic problem in Montpelier, with three serious floods occurring in 1927 , 1992, and 2023 . In 1875, fires destroyed 38 buildings in

616-472: Is the state capital of the U.S. state of Vermont and the county seat of Washington County . The site of Vermont's state government , it is the least populous state capital in the United States. As of the 2020 census , the population was 8,074, with a daytime population growth of about 21,000 due to the large number of jobs within city limits. The Vermont College of Fine Arts is located in

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672-601: The Civil War for their performance at the Battle of Cedar Creek . In 1875, a large fire destroyed many downtown buildings. The village had the first municipal water driven hydro system in Vermont in 1884. Water pressure generated sufficient electricity for streetlights. The first charter of Montpelier was granted in 1894 and was amended shortly thereafter in 1898, and again in 1900 and 1912. The first amendment permitted

728-545: The Embargo Act of 1807 during the Jefferson administration . According to the U.S. Census Bureau , the county has a total area of 695 square miles (1,800 km ), of which 687 square miles (1,780 km ) is land and 8.2 square miles (21 km ) (1.2%) is water. As of the 2010 United States Census , there were 59,534 people, 25,027 households, and 15,410 families residing in the county. The population density

784-817: The Marquis de Lafayette visited Montpelier on a triumphal tour of the United States, 50 years after the Revolutionary War. The town developed into a center for manufacturing, especially after the Central Vermont Railway opened in Montpelier on June 20, 1849. In response to Montpelier's growth and changing demographics, on November 9, 1848, the General Assembly divided the original Town into two district municipal corporations. The towns of East Montpelier and Montpelier were created. Later, in an attempt to modernize its form of government,

840-671: The New England Collegiate Baseball League play at the Montpelier Recreation Field . The Grand Depart of the Vermont Super 8 bikepacking route takes place on the steps of the capitol each fall. The city has three city nature centers. Hubbard Park rises behind the state capitol building and extends along the ridge line towards the north past the pool to the stump dump. Accessible from Cummings Street off State Route 12,

896-611: The Newport Gulls . Below is a list of all-time New England Collegiate Baseball League records set by the Mountaineers. From their inception the Mountaineers have had some of the league's largest attendance figures. In their inaugural season the Mountaineers enjoyed the highest average attendance in the league and have consistently been near the top of the league in this category since. The 2004 NECBL All-Star Game drew 4,127 fans to Montpelier Recreation Field , which set

952-737: The OHL ), Carmine Vetrano -AHL/FHL/CanAm. (2010, currently broadcasting in American Hockey League , Federal Hockey League , and Can-Am League ), Wcax.com, an area online news website run by WCAX-TV , produces reports and video highlights of Mountaineers games. The Barre Montpelier Times Argus , a local newspaper, also provides press coverage of games. The games are broadcast on the NECBL Broadcast Network . Montpelier, Vermont Montpelier ( / m ɒ n t ˈ p iː l j ər / mont- PEEL -yər )

1008-609: The Revolutionary War . The settlement grew quickly, and by 1791 the population reached 117. The configuration of the early village was strongly influenced by geography. As early as 1799 a bridge was constructed across the Winooski River to Berlin . The Town's Charter was reissued on February 6, 1804, to include a boundary description of the lands granted to the Town's inhabitants and proprietors. The confluence of

1064-540: The center of population of Vermont was located in Washington County, in the town of Warren . Washington County is one of several Vermont counties created from land ceded by the state of New York on January 15, 1777, when Vermont declared itself to be a distinct state from New York. The land originally was contested by Massachusetts , New Hampshire , and New Netherland , but it remained undelineated until July 20, 1764, when King George III established

1120-399: The 2010 census, there were 3,739 households, out of which 26.0% had children under the age of 18 years living with them, 38.5% were married couples living together, 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 48.1% were non-families. 39.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

1176-697: The Native American settlements. However, evidence suggests some Native Americans remained in the area as late as the mid-1800s. Originally chartered on August 14, 1781, the Town of Montpelier was granted municipal powers by the "Governor, Council and General Assembly of the Freemen of the State of Vermont". The first permanent settlement began in May 1787, when Colonel Jacob Davis and General Parley Davis arrived from Charlton, Massachusetts . General Davis surveyed

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1232-469: The North Branch River Park is the second-largest park in the city. The Mill Pond Park is located along State Route 12 approximately 0.25 miles (0.40 km) from the cemetery and features boat access to the North Branch river, as well as benches and short-term parking. The North Branch Nature Center is located at the northern end of town and includes 17 acres (6.9 ha) of protected land as well as

1288-584: The United States) and the most populous municipality is the city of Barre . As of the 2020 census , the population was 59,807, making it the third-most populous county in Vermont , but the third-least populous capital county in the United States after Hughes County , South Dakota and Franklin County , Kentucky . Washington County comprises the Barre, Vermont micropolitan statistical area . In 2010 ,

1344-412: The Winooski, North Branch and Dog Rivers provided a central point for the local population and commerce. By 1805, the town had a population of 1,200. In that year, the state legislature sought a permanent home. Montpelier was selected because of its central location and accessibility, and because local residents provided land and money. A humble State House was soon constructed on State Street. In 1825,

1400-731: The Winooski. Ski areas are also located near the city. Travelers can reach the city via the Amtrak Montpelier station , which is located 2 miles west of the downtown area and offers regular service on the Vermonter train. Private planes can also use the nearby Edward F. Knapp State Airport in Berlin, Vermont , but the closest commercial air service is via the Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport 35 miles (56 km) to

1456-483: The boundary between New Hampshire and New York along the west bank of the Connecticut River , north of Massachusetts and south of the parallel of 45 degrees north latitude . New York assigned the land gained to Albany County . On March 12, 1772, Albany County was partitioned to create Charlotte County , and this situation remained until Vermont's independence from New York and Britain. Washington County

1512-494: The city forms a small micropolitan area in the center of the state; together they are known as the twin cities . At the 2019 American Community Survey , an estimated 7,852 people lived in the city. At the census of 2010, there were 7,855 people, 3,739 households, and 1,940 families residing in the city. The population density was 784.0 people per square mile (302.7 people/km ). There were 3,899 housing units at an average density of 380.4 per square mile (146.9/km ). At

1568-436: The city has a total area of 10.3 square miles (27 km ), of which 10.2 square miles (26 km ) is land and 0.10% is water. The Winooski River flows west along the south edge of downtown village and is fed by several smaller tributaries that cut through residential districts. Montpelier has been subject to periodic flooding in the flat city center, with two major floods occurring in 1927 and in 1992. On its borders are

1624-645: The city to annex a part of the Town of Berlin; the latter enactments amended the 1898 charter to deal with such matters as water works, the relationship between the city and the Washington County Grammar School, and composition of the City Council. The state proclaimed October 12, 1899, as "Dewey Day" to honor native son George Dewey , the hero of Battle of Manila Bay in the Spanish–American War . Thousands turned out from

1680-595: The city was $ 37,513, and the median income for a family was $ 51,818. Males had a median income of $ 35,957 versus $ 29,442 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 22,599. About 7.2% of families and 9.8% of the population were below the poverty line , including 12.9% of those under age 18 and 5.7% of those age 65 or over. In 2019, there were 3,668 households with an average of 2.03 persons per household. The city had an owner-occupied housing rate of 55.6% and median value of owner-occupied housing rate of $ 252,600. The median monthly cost of an owner-occupied housing unit

1736-480: The city's fire department, police department, and City Hall. Montpelier is located in the north-central area of Vermont. The city center is a flat clay zone (elevation 520 ft; 160 m), surrounded by hills and granite ledges. Towne Hill runs in a 2-mile (3.2 km) ridge (~900 ft; 270 m) along the northern edge of the city. According to the United States Census Bureau ,

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1792-420: The city, and the commercial area was rebuilt with brick to avoid a repeat of the disaster. The state government contributes to the city's economy, which also relies on insurance and tourism. The insurance industry in Montpelier dates back to the early 19th century. Historically, tradesmen shops and mills along the North Branch also fueled the economy, and sheds for finishing granite from Barre operated along

1848-406: The confluence of many streams allowed for favorable hunting, fishing, and trading. Native mounds, tombstones, and other memorials of aboriginal life and death were found in Montpelier, or in the vicinity, by the first settlers, and traces of some of them still remain. Between 1600 and 1800, European settlers began to arrive in the region. Soon after, war, disease, and dispersal virtually destroyed

1904-424: The ice jam and flooded downtown Montpelier. The damage shut down 120 businesses, left 50 residents without homes, disrupted the operations of state government, and caused upwards of $ 5 million in damage. Heavy rains on July 10-11, 2023, resulted in catastrophic flooding in Montpelier and many other parts of Vermont. In addition to many residences, the waters severely affected multiple downtown businesses as well as

1960-594: The land, while Colonel Davis cleared forest and erected a large log house on the west side of the North Branch of the Winooski River . His family moved in the following winter. Colonel Davis selected the name "Montpelier" after the French city of Montpellier , capital of the department of Hérault . There was a general enthusiasm for things French as a result of the country's aid to the American colonies during

2016-676: The majority of afternoons from December to February. Snow is also frequent and remains on the ground for long stretches throughout the winter, though thaws are by no means infrequent. Average annual snowfall is 94.2 inches or 2.39 metres. Summers are warm and often humid, with 2 or 3 days above 90 °F or 32.2 °C, but rarely reaching 95 °F or 35 °C. Extremes have ranged from −34 °F or −36.7 °C in January 1981 to 97 °F or 36.1 °C, most recently recorded in July 1977. See or edit raw graph data . Along with Barre ,

2072-413: The municipality. It was named after Montpellier , a city in the south of France . Montpelier was chartered as a town by proprietors from Massachusetts and western Vermont on August 14, 1781, and the Town of Montpelier was granted municipal powers by the "Governor, Council and General Assembly of the Freemen of the State of Vermont". The first permanent settlement began in May 1787, and a town meeting

2128-415: The northwest. The meadows and flats of the Winooski River were well known among natives for their corn-raising capacities. The natural site of Montpelier made it a favorite residence for the natives who first inhabited the land. The level plain of nearly two hundred acres of the rich farmland, sheltered from winds by the surrounding valley made the area comparatively warm and comfortable. Its position near

2184-561: The original streets of the city. In 1954, a new bridge was constructed at Bailey Avenue which linked to an extension of Winooski Avenue, now Memorial Drive, and diverted some of the traffic from the downtown area. An early spring thaw in March 1992 caused an ice jam to form in the Winooski River downstream of the Bailey Avenue bridge in Montpelier. In less than an hour, water levels in the Winooski and North Branch rivers rose upstream of

2240-566: The population. Government, higher education, insurance and tourism are principal businesses in Montpelier. Since the city's establishment as capital in 1805, the primary business in Montpelier has been state government. By the mid-19th century, Montpelier was also the home of life and fire insurance companies including National Life Group . The majority of businesses in the downtown area, mostly retail, are locally owned. These include antiques, books, handmade toys, crafts, kitchenware, jewelry, and Vermont-themed gifts. The Savoy Theater, which

2296-692: The second-worst record in the NECBL), it was in terms of attendance, with the club leading the league in average attendance per game. Nearly 35,000 fans watched the Mountaineers at Montpelier Recreation Field that season. After reaching the playoffs in 2004, the team has enjoyed playoff success, qualifying for the playoffs in six of their first seven seasons. They have reached the NECBL Championship Series six times (2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2015, 2022) winning it three times (2006, 2007), 2015). Three of their six finals appearances have come against

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2352-475: The state to his hometown of Montpelier for the celebration. In 1899, Hubbard Park was established with a donation of land, known as "Hubbard Hill", bequeathed to the City of Montpelier by John Erastus Hubbard (1847–1899) with the intent to "preserve wilderness" for future generations. In 1911, additional land was donated and from 1915 to 1930 an observation tower was constructed on this donated land. In 1927, after

2408-478: The team since its arrival in the league. General Manager Brian Gallagher spear-headed organizing the franchise and led the team since its inception. The team's first game was on June 7, 2003, an 8-5 loss to the Manchester Silkworms . The game's attendance of 2,471 set a then-NECBL record for single game attendance. Although their inaugural season was not a success on the field (the Mountaineers had

2464-557: The time. The City of Montpelier grew slowly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries during the period of intensive out-migration from the state to new lands in the West, or to industrial centers elsewhere in New England. Montpelier was already established as a government, market, service and industrial center in the region. When the automobile arrived, new state highways were routed to the city limits, and traffic then circulated through

2520-469: The town was reconstituted as the Village of Montpelier. By 1858, the layout of the main streets paralleling the rivers was in place. The downtown street pattern has changed little since that time. Ten thousand people turned out to greet Major General Philip Sheridan in 1867 when he visited to address the fourth annual meeting of Vermont former Union officers. He particularly thanked Vermont veterans of

2576-695: The towns of Middlesex to the west, Berlin to the south, and East Montpelier to the north and east. Montpelier lies near the geographic center of the state. Though it does not share a border, Montpelier is frequently associated with the nearby city of Barre , and the two are often referred to together as "Barre-Montpelier". Montpelier features a humid continental climate ( Köppen Dfb ), with long, cold, and snowy winters, short springs and autumns, and warm, humid summers. From January to July, daily means range from 16.4 to 67.3 °F (−8.7 to 19.6 °C). In winter, lows fall below 0 °F or −17.8 °C on 24 mornings and daytime highs stay below freezing for

2632-640: The “indomitable spirit” of Vermonters, of whom he was one. In response to the damage suffered by Montpelier and surrounding communities in the Great Flood of 1927 , the Civilian Conservation Corps built the Wrightsville Dam during a period from 1933 to 1935. The resulting reservoir, Wrightsville Reservoir , required the disbandment and flooding of the village of Wrightsville, which contained at least 30 built structures at

2688-601: Was $ 1,827 and without a mortgage $ 822. The city had a median gross rent of $ 1,022. In 2019, the racial and ethnic makeup of Montpelier was 92.2% non-Hispanic white, 1.6% Black or African American, 1.5% Asian, 2.4% two or more races, and 2.3% Hispanic or Latin American of any race. Among the population in 2019, 4.1% were foreign-born persons. In 2010, the racial makeup of the city was 93.7% White , 1.0% African American , 0.3% Native American , 2.2% Asian , 0.01% Pacific Islander , 0.39% from other races , and 2.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.1% of

2744-407: Was 2.09 and the average family size was 2.84. In the city, the population was spread out, with 21.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 28.2% from 25 to 44, 27.1% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 84.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 82.0 males. The median income for a household in

2800-489: Was 2.28 and the average family size was 2.81. The median age was 42.3 years. The median income for a household in the county was $ 55,313 and the median income for a family was $ 66,968. Males had a median income of $ 45,579 versus $ 38,052 for females. The per capita income for the county was $ 28,337. About 5.9% of families and 10.5% of the population were below the poverty line , including 13.8% of those under age 18 and 7.5% of those age 65 or over. In 1828 , Washington County

2856-433: Was 86.6 inhabitants per square mile (33.4/km ). There were 29,941 housing units at an average density of 43.6 per square mile (16.8/km ). Of the 25,027 households, 28.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.1% were married couples living together, 10.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 38.4% were non-families, and 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size

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2912-522: Was also able to win the county in 1848 . In 1852 , Whig Party candidate Winfield Scott won the county. From John C. Frémont in 1856 to Richard Nixon in 1960 , the Republican Party would have a 104-year winning streak within Washington County. In 1964 , the county was won by Democratic Party incumbent President Lyndon B. Johnson . Following the Democrats' victory in 1964,

2968-478: Was established in 1791. The city received a French name because the Franco-American alliance during the Revolutionary War had sparked widespread Francophilia . Montpelier was selected as state capital in 1805, and citizens of the town donated funds to build the first state house. The legislature chartered the City of Montpelier in 1894, and it was organized at a town meeting the next year. Montpelier

3024-687: Was opened in 1905, is an eclectic art house with a main theater that holds 120 and a smaller room that holds 35. It specializes in documentaries, independent features, and international films. The annual Green Mountain Film Festival is held in Montpelier, and is hosted by the Savoy. The Vermont History Museum, operated in The Pavilion by the Vermont Historical Society , is an attraction. The Vermont Mountaineers of

3080-624: Was originally established as Jefferson County in 1810 from parts of Caledonia County , Chittenden County , and Orange County and organized the following year. In 1814 it was renamed to Washington County. The name change occurred after the Federalists took control of the Vermont Legislature from the Jeffersonians . Vermont which conducted significant trade with British Canada had suffered particularly by passage of

3136-481: Was won by National Republican Party candidate John Quincy Adams . In 1832 , the county was won by Democratic Party incumbent president Andrew Jackson . Democratic Martin Van Buren was also able to win the county in 1836 . In 1840 , the county was won by Whig Party candidate William Henry Harrison . In 1844 , the county was won by Democratic candidate James K. Polk . Democratic candidate Lewis Cass

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