Montpelier

Montpelier
Country	United States
State	Vermont
Adopted	July 9, 2017
Designed by	Chet Larrow

The flag of Montpelier, Vermont, are 5 green hills topped by a navy blue field with 14 gold stars in a circular pattern.

Symbolism

The 14 stars represent the 14 counties of Vermont, as well as Vermont being the 14th state to join the union, and they're in a circular pattern representing the golden dome of Vermont's capitol building. The green hills represent the green mountains of Vermont, as well as being a callback to the previous flag.

2022 NAVA survey

The flag scored 6.84 / 41^st out of 312, an A- on the 2022 NAVA City Flag Survey, behind Clinton and ahead of Seward.

Former flag (2001-2017)

The former flag is a white field with a rectangular box outlined with a narrow black line. Inside the box, is a depiction of 2 mountains and a lot of building situated on both sides, split by 2 rivers. On top are the words "MONTPELIER", "Chartered in 1781", and a very thin rectangle, all in black and yellow.

Symbolism

The flag depicts the city of Montpelier, looking north. Montpelier is situated in a valley surrounded by mountains that feature prominently on the flag. Vermont is the Green Mountain State, and these mountains are part of the Green Mountain range. Montpelier is also the capital of Vermont, (it is the smallest capital city in the United States), indicated by the statehouse building with its yellow dome. The light blue stripe at the bottom of the flag symbolizes the confluence of the North Branch and Winooski Rivers in the valley where the city is situated. The white rectangles represent the residential and commercial buildings in the city, as well as Vermont College. White church steeples complete the scenery. The city was chartered in 1781.

2004 NAVA survey

The flag scored 2.35 / 141st out of 150 on the 2004 NAVA City Flag Survey, behind Frankfort and Cedar Rapids.