List of Vermont counties
In 1778, Vermont had only two counties:
- Bennington County: formed in 1778 as one of two original counties, and comprised the western side of the state. County seat: Bennington
- Orange County: formed in 1778 as Unity County -- one of two original counties, and comprised the eastern side of the state. Renamed Orange County in 1781. County seat: Chelsea
The two counties were split into five as of 1781:
Over time, more counties were carved out:
Three remaining counties make up what has come to be known as the Northeast Kingdom:
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