Burlington and Bethlehem

Country: U.S.A.
Date of Agreement: 28 September 1993
Name of Mayor: Peter Clavelle
Tel: 001 802 8657272
Fax: 001 802 8657024
Address: Room 34, City Hall, Burlington Vermont 05401

Burlington (Vermont), is a city in northwestern Vermont. It is located on Lake Champlain. Burlington is the seat of Chittenden County. The largest city in Vermont, it is a port of entry and a manufacturing, commercial, and tourist center. Major products include electronic equipment, steel and wood items, maple syrup, business machinery, and textiles. The University of Vermont (1791), Champlain College (1878), Trinity College (1925), Burlington College (1972), and a junior college are here. Ethan Allen, a hero of the American Revolution (1775-1783), lived in Burlington from 1787 to 1789. American philosopher and educator John Dewey was born here. Settled in 1773, the community is named for the Burling family, early settlers of the area. During the War of 1812 (1812-1815) Burlington served as a United States military base and was the scene of several skirmishes. The Shelburne Museum, a popular tourist attraction, is 1 I km (7 mi) to the south. The city has a population of 39,127 (1990 census) and the metropolitan area has a population of 131,439 (1990 census).
Settled in 1773, Burlington was named for the Burling family, colonial landholders. Early industries included lumbering and shipbuilding. During the War of 1812, Battery Park was the site of both land and sea battles.