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Brave Little State’s 8th Annual Brief History of Vermont Road Names

From the cosmic to the paranormal, this year’s investigation into three peculiar road names — Horn of the Moon, Scotch Hollow and Goodenough — took us to some unexpected places.

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Brave Little State’s 7th Annual Brief History of Vermont Road Names

It’s year seven of our favorite Brave Little State tradition. And this year, tradition played a big role in all the stories behind the names we investigated: Lake Willoughby, Hells Peak Road and Pumpkin Harbor Road.

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Brave Little State’s 6th Annual Brief History Of Vermont Road Names

Exploring the origins of Vermont’s most peculiar road names — as chosen by listeners. In this installment: Tigertown, Hateful Hill and Gerts Knob.

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Brave Little State’s 5th Annual Brief History of Vermont Road Names

Exploring the origins of bizarre Vermont road of your choosing. In this edition: Iranistan Road in Burlington, a Jericho tour de force — and to change gears (so to speak), those punny signs on Vermont's highways.

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Brave Little State’s 4th Annual Brief History Of Vermont Road Names

Exploring the origins of unique Vermont road and place names. In this edition: Cow Path 40, Agony Hill Road, and Texas Falls.

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