Isle La Motte is an island in Lake Champlain in northwestern Vermont. It measures 7 miles by 2 miles and is near the Richelieu River. It is a New England incorporated town in Grand Isle County and has a population of 488 as of the 2020 census. The city is also known as "The Garden of Eden" in part because of its picturesque landscape. In addition, it has an impressive history of cultural and artistic endeavors.
It's important to note that the population of Isle La Motte is 12.8% white. This figure is higher than the number of residents living in nearby cities, including Manchester, Northfield, and Waterbury. The city is located about 40 miles north of Boston. In 1842, French Canadians began settling in the area to work in apple orchards and dairies. Black marble was discovered in the Fisk Quarry, which eventually became famous. The marble now adorns the US Capitol and Radio City Music Hall.
The percentage of residents who were born outside of the United States is lowest in Isle La Motte. The city is located near the Canadian border and is the eighth smallest city in Vermont. The town's layout reflects its French Canadian heritage, with a crossroads at the center of town. In the center of the town is a country store, firehouse, and library, made of locally quarried limestone. The historic society has its offices in an old schoolhouse. A lighthouse stands on the northwest corner of the island.