Bennington, Idaho facts for kids
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Bennington
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Location of Bennington in Bear Lake County, Idaho.
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 Bennington
Location in Idaho
Bennington
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Idaho |
| County | Bear Lake |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.342 sq mi (16.43 km2) |
| • Land | 6.338 sq mi (16.42 km2) |
| • Water | 0.004 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 6,008 ft (1,831 m) |
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| • Total | 190 |
| • Density | 30.0/sq mi (11.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| FIPS code | 16-06670 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2585567 |
Bennington is a small community in Bear Lake County, Idaho, United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a specific area identified by the census bureau. In 2010, about 190 people lived there. Bennington is located in the southeastern part of Idaho. You can find it on U.S. Route 30. It's about 5 miles (8 km) north of Montpelier. It is also about 12 miles (19 km) south of Georgetown.
History of Bennington
Bennington is a small farming community. It was first settled by Mormon Pioneers in 1864. These pioneers were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They moved to this area to build new communities.
The town was named by Brigham Young. He was an important leader of the Mormon Pioneers. He named Bennington after a town in Vermont. This was the state where he was born and grew up. Many people living in Bennington today are direct descendants of these early settlers.
One of the people who helped found Bennington was Amos Wright. His grandson, David L. Wright, became a writer. The town's elevation is about 6,008 feet (1,831 meters) above sea level.
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Bennington has always been a small community. In 1909, its population was estimated to be around 50 people. By 1960, the number of residents had grown to 100. The most recent census in 2010 counted 190 people living in Bennington.
Famous People from Bennington
- John Tippets was an important person from Bennington. He served as an Idaho State Senator.
See also
In Spanish: Bennington (Idaho) para niños
