Bennington

Also known as Bennington, Vermont, Bennington, VT

town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States

Key facts

Country: United States
State: Vermont
County: Bennington
Chartered: January 3, 1749
Communities: Bennington , North Bennington , Old Bennington , Paper Mill Village
Town manager: Stuart A. Hurd
Assistant town manager: Dan Monks
Total: 42.5 sq mi (110.1 km )
Land: 42.2 sq mi (109.4 km )
Water: 0.27 sq mi (0.7 km )
Elevation: 814 ft (248 m)
Density: 363.0/sq mi (140.2/km )
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Bennington is a town in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. It is one of two shire towns (county seats) of the county, the other being Manchester. As of the 2020 US Census, the population was 15,333. Bennington is the most populous town in southern Vermont, the second-largest town in Vermont (after Colchester) and the fifth-largest municipality in the state.

The town is home to the Bennington Battle Monument, which is the tallest human-made structure in the state of Vermont. The town has a long history of manufacturing, primarily within wood processing. The town is also recognized nationally for its pottery, iron, and textiles.