Vermont History in a Nutshell

The region that would come to be known as Vermont first felt the tread of humans some 12 thousand years ago. Much of that pre-history comes to us only through archeologists and storytellers, and we don’t know much about who lived there or what they did before around 1600 CE. Just before European contact, Vermont was mostly a part of the Iroquois Confederacy occupied by the Mohawk people. However, a part of what is now Vermont was the territory of the Abenaki tribe. 

It was not the English, or even the Dutch who founded the first European colony in Vermont – it was the French. However, the attempt to run “New France” in direct competition with New England would prove Unwise. It was one of many causes of the ‘7 Years War between the 2 great nations, and in 1763, the French had to cede their interests in the area to England. This, in turn, would see the French proving a key ally in the Revolutionary War, even if most of their motivation was making life harder for England. 

The end of the war with the French brought no peace to Vermont, though. Rival British colonies fought to control and settle the land, a process which would continue until the Vermont Republic declared itself an independent political entity in the lead up to the War of Independence. 

Vermont has always had a politically progressive streak, granting women’s suffrage, making slavery illegal, allowing civil unions and even gay marriage years before other states followed suit. Has this reputation for liberalism increased the demand for mobile homes? Vermont mobile home parks are a thriving industry today, so it can’t have hurt.

Vermont averages 86 inches of snow per year. The US average is 28 inches of snow per year. On average, there are 167 sunny days per year in Vermont. The US average is 205 sunny days. Vermont gets some kind of precipitation, on average, 150 days per year. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. In order for precipitation to be counted, you have to get at least .01 inches on the ground to measure.

Vermont is known for the high quality of its schools, colleges and universities. In fact, many of the mobile homes for sale in Vermont are located conveniently close to one school or another, and can be an excellent place to find student housing. Even if there is a requirement not to live in certain Vermont mobile home parks full time, this can be fulfilled by making the trip home over the winter holidays or in the summer. 

Other mobile homes Vermont young people frequent are seen as places to start building a family, working up equity to buy a larger home later. After all, a good educational system is one of the most important factors when deciding where to raise children. 

So, what schools should you be most interested in? That depends on your own interests and budget. However, a short list of the best might include:

The University of Vermont in Burlington is what is known as a “Public Ivy League” school. It is a state university with all of the reputation for excellence that private Ivy League schools offer, but a dramatically lower price. Better still, because it is a state school, Vermont residents pay even less than out-of-state students. That adds up to a pittance compared to what nearby Harvard or Yale charge. 

Castleton University has been a cornerstone of Vermont culture for more than 230 years. It was founded way back in 1787, and still only takes in less than 2000 undergraduate students every year. This commitment to the small school experience seems to be paying off, as Castleton ranks a remarkable 26th among regional colleges. It is an inexpensive school to attend full stop, but it is also a state school and that means in-state tuition is even less expensive. 

Middlebury College is the number 9 liberal arts college in all of the US. That means you can get a world-class education in Biology and Environmental Studies, Political Science, Computer Science, and more. 

Vermont is full of popular travel destinations. People come to the state to ski in the winter, take family holidays exploring the revolutionary and civil war history of the state, camping and fish in the spring, summer and fall, etc. As a result, many of the mobile homes in Vermont have been adapted for use by holidaymakers and can be rented out by the week. Many of the mobile homes for sale in Vermont are intended more for the ‘“Airbnb crowd” than for family holidays or hunting trips. 

Like most states, Vermont is exploring the possibilities of “modular homes” as well. The state values innovation and small businesses, so there are plenty of Vermont modular home builders pushing the boundaries of this exciting new building technology. When it comes to modular homes Vermont may not be at the bleeding edge of development, but it is far ahead of the curve compared to most states.