On July 30,1609 French explorer Samuel de Champlain claimed Vermont as part of New France, and French settlers later erected Fort Lamotte in 1666 which was the first European settlement in Vermont.
French explorer Samuel de Champlain claimed Vermont as part of New France. This was on July 30,1609. French settlers later erected Fort Lamotte in 1666. This Fort Lamotte in 1666 was the first European settlement in Vermont.