It is one of only six non-island locations in the 48 contiguous states not directly connected to them by land, which are exclaves of the U.S. The original name of the town, Alburgh, was changed to Alburg in 1891 by recommendation of the United States Board on Geographic Names.
For the film, see Groundhog Day (film). For the stage musical, see Groundhog Day (musical). For other uses, see Groundhog Day (disambiguation). Groundhog Day (Canadian French: Jour de la Marmotte; Pennsylvania German: Grundsaudaag, Murmeltiertag) is a traditional holiday celebrated on February 2.
Punxsutawney Phil came out on Groundhog Day 2015 and saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter. But New York City's groundhog, Staten Island Chuck, predicted an early spring. Photo: State of Pennsylvania. This transcript has been automatically generated and may not be 100% accurate.