Many towns served as temporary capitals between 1777 and 1805. The Green Mountain States. Words and music by Josephine Hovey Perry. The state flag, adopted in 1923, bears the Vermont coat of arms. It shows a large pine tree, three sheaves of grain, and a cow.
Mountains rise in the background.
On the state seal, adopted in 1779, a pine tree with 14 branches represents the 13 original states and Vermont. A row of wooded hills cuts across the center. Wavy lines at the top and bottom represent sky and water. Sheaves of grain and a cow symbolize agriculture. U.S. average 69 per sq.