Bennington, Indiana facts for kids
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Bennington, Indiana
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 Bennington, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Bennington, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Switzerland |
| Township | Pleasant |
| Elevation | 892 ft (272 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47011
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| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430820 |
Bennington is a small place in Switzerland County, Indiana, in the United States. It is known as an "unincorporated community." This means it is a group of homes and businesses that does not have its own local government like a city or town. Even though it is unincorporated, Bennington used to have its own post office. Its ZIP code was 47011.
History
The community of Bennington has an interesting past.
How Bennington Got Its Name
Long ago, Bennington had a different name. It was first known as Slawson. A post office opened there in 1838 under the name Slawson. Ten years later, in 1848, the name was changed to Bennington. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 2009.
Geography
Where is Bennington Located?
Bennington is found in central Pleasant Township. It sits along a road called Bennington Pike. This road is north of a town named Vevay. Vevay is important because it is the main town, or "county seat," for Switzerland County.
