<P> Since the city 's establishment as capital in 1805 , the primary business in Montpelier has been government , and by the mid-19th century government and life and fire insurance . Companies based in Montpelier include the National Life Group . </P>
<P> Since the city 's establishment as capital in 1805 , the primary business in Montpelier has been government , and by the mid-19th century government and life and fire insurance . Companies based in Montpelier include the National Life Group . </P>
when did montpelier become the capital of vermont
when did montpelier become the capital of vermont
1805
1805