Listen "A Vermont Town & City Pronunciation Guide"
Episode Synopsis
Not sure how to say Calais, or Topsham, or Beebe Plain? With your help, we've built a guide for all those tricky names on the Vermont map.If you've lived here a long time, you might think you don't need this guide. But trust us: You'll learn something.Explore an interactive version of the guide, and check out a map of Abenaki place names, at bravelittlestate.org.Thanks to Samantha Spano of Florida for inspiring this special episode. If you liked it, may we recommend:
Is The Northeast Kingdom Really 'So Different'?
What Is The Status Of The Abenaki Native Americans In Vermont Today?
Our 3rd Annual Brief History Of Vermont Road Names
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Is The Northeast Kingdom Really 'So Different'?
What Is The Status Of The Abenaki Native Americans In Vermont Today?
Our 3rd Annual Brief History Of Vermont Road Names
As always, our journalism is better when you're a part of it!
Ask a question about Vermont
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Make a gift to support people-powered journalism
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