Bennington, Vermont 05201

Southern Vermont Vacations Bennington, Old Bennington, North Bennington VT

Bennington VermontBennington, Vermont is a town in Bennington County. One of two shire towns for this county of Vermont. Historic Bennington in southwestern Vermont, was chartered in 1749 and grew on the shores of the Walloomsac River. Bennington includes one village, Old Bennington. Bennington is a popular vacation area. The town is comprised of Bennington, Old Bennington, North Bennington,Greater Bennington Vermont Vacations

Bennington, Vermont is a commercial center for the surrounding agricultural area and comprises the villages of Bennington, Old Bennington, and North Bennington. The Bennington Monument, a U.S. Historic Site is in Old Bennington. Located just south of Manchester, Bennington attracts visitors seeking a year-round vacation destination and Vermont outlet shopping venues.

The John Stark Highway in Bennington acts as a major gateway to Vermont from New York State via Rt. 9. The town is home to Bennington College, Southern Vermont College, the Bennington Museum is a major attraction. The Bennington Museum is known for its collection of Grandma Moses paintings and other early Americana.

Bennington Monument

Bennington Monument

The famous Bennington Monument in Old Bennington is a national historic site and the tallest structure in the state of Vermont. The monument commemorates the Battle of Bennington which took place during the American Revolution.

Bennington is where the Catamount Tavern once stood. It was at the Catamount Tavern where Ethan Allen and Seth Warner formulated the Green Mountain Boys and helped to establish the State of Vermont.

Bennington is named for Benning Wentworth, a British governor of New Hampshire, and is home to the William H. Morse State Airport, The Bennington Banner daily newspaper, and Pennysaver Press weekly newspaper are published here.

Author Anne Charlotte Lynch Botta was born in Bennington in 1815. Botta was an author of poetry and critical essays. She also hosted the first important literary salon in America. Her literary events were attended by Ralph Waldo Emerson and William Cullen Bryant.

To share additional Bennington, VT information, contact us. Learn more about advertising in VTLiving.

Chartered: June 3, 1749

County: Bennington
Bennington, VT Population:
2010: 15,704

GPS Coordinates:
Coordinates: 42°53′28″N 73°12′29″W

Bennington, VT Local Information
BenningtonTown Offices: 802-626-9386

Southern Vermont Vacations
Southern Vermont

inns | hotels | resorts | rentals | attractions | dining | real estate



SHOP BENNINGTON GIFTS

Photo Title Price Buy
The Early American...image The Early American glass collection of Miss Mary I. Meacham, New York ... Early American furniture, glass, Bennington pottery, old lustre ware & Currier & Ives lithographs 1926 [Leather Bound] $53.87 On Sale Now
Euro Ceramica Fez...image Euro Ceramica Fez 16 Piece Double Bowl Stoneware Reactive Crackleglaze Dinnerware Set, Service for 4, Teardrop Medallion Design, Grey $80.70 On Sale Now
Elama Lucca 20...image Elama Lucca 20 Piece Round Stoneware Triple Bowl Dinnerware Set in Blue $59.40 On Sale Now
The Birds of...image The Birds of Bennington (Bennington Pottery Stoneware) $75.00 On Sale Now
Potters and Potteries...image Potters and Potteries of Bennington by John Spargo (1973-08-28) $38.16 On Sale Now
Retro Bennington Vermont...image Retro Bennington Vermont Pullover Hoodie $28.99 On Sale Now
Road Atlas of...image Road Atlas of Bennington County, Vermont: Bennington, Manchester, Arlington, and all other communities $8.06 On Sale Now
Bennington and the...image Bennington and the Green Mountain Boys: The Emergence of Liberal Democracy in Vermont, 1760-1850 (Reconfiguring American Political History) $49.40 On Sale Now
Bennington Vermont Souvenir...image Bennington Vermont Souvenir College Style Red Text T-Shirt $19.95 On Sale Now
Retro Bennington Vermont...image Retro Bennington Vermont Pullover Hoodie $28.99 On Sale Now
AES Cotton, 1776...image AES Cotton, 1776 Revolutionary War Flag. Bennington, Vermont, 76 Flag $48.88 On Sale Now
Fridge Magnet Bennington...image Fridge Magnet Bennington Battle Monument Vermont USA Travel Souvenir Collection for Gift Home Decoration Office Whiteboard $6.38 On Sale Now
Bennington Vermont VT...image Bennington Vermont VT vintage State Athletic style Sweatshirt $29.99 On Sale Now
Bennington (Postcard History...image Bennington (Postcard History Series) $12.99 On Sale Now
Grandma Moses: American...image Grandma Moses: American Modern $42.10 On Sale Now
Designs on the...image Designs on the Heart: The Homemade Art of Grandma Moses $40.00 On Sale Now
Grandma Moses: An...image Grandma Moses: An American Original $10.86 On Sale Now
Voghart Grandma Moses...image Voghart Grandma Moses Canvas Prints, Canvas Wall Art for Bedroom Home Decor,Canvas Painting Pictures,Office Decoration 25x30cm/10x12inch Frameless $29.37 On Sale Now
Grandma Moses Grandma Moses $1.50 On Sale Now
Grandma Moses: American...image Grandma Moses: American Art Series $44.00 On Sale Now
Grandma Moses Grandma Moses $66.77 On Sale Now
Paint by Numbers...image Paint by Numbers for Adults Citon Grandma Moses Anna Mary Robertson《Old Darkey Cabin》 Digital Oil Canvas Painting Kits for Adults Children Kids Birthday Wedding Decorations Gifts On Sale Now


Old Church Bennington Vermont Historic Site in Old Bennington

Vermont Towns

VT Lodging Guide | VT Maps

VT Attractions | VT Realty


Vermont Products
| Visit VT Towns | FWM 24/7 Shopping

Country Weddings | New England Recipes
VT Inns | Red Sox Gifts | Travel Destinations

New England Living Magazine



Free World Mall

Country Weddings | New England Recipes
VT Inns | Red Sox Gifts | Travel Destinations

Visit Vermont Living Magazine

Vermont WX Maps

We SHARE
the Best of
VERMONT

Vermont Living Magazine Advertising

Shop Virtual Mall - Free World Mall
Shop Free World Mall



Discover Card Special Offer

Shop Walgreens Online

Shop Online 24/7 Free World Mall
Masks Online

New England vacations

Castle Hill Resort Okemo Vacations







Country Weddings



Shop Boston Red Sox Wear Gear and Gifts