North Bennington, Vermont facts for kids
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North Bennington, Vermont
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 North Bennington, Vermont
Location in Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Bennington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.90 sq mi (4.92 km2) |
| • Land | 1.87 sq mi (4.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.07 km2) |
| Elevation | 640 ft (195 m) |
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| • Total | 1,716 |
| • Density | 916/sq mi (353.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
05257
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| Area code | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-49075 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1461213 |
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North Bennington Historic District
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| Location | VT 67 and VT 67A, North Bennington, Vermont |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 80000328 |
| Added to NRHP | August 29, 1980 |
North Bennington is a small, charming village located in the town of Bennington, Vermont, in the United States. It's part of Bennington County. According to the 2020 census, about 1,716 people live here.
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A Look at History
North Bennington has a rich history! The North Bennington Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. This means it's a special area recognized for its important historical buildings.
The district covers about 112 acres (0.45 square kilometers). It includes 164 buildings and two sites that help tell the story of the village. One famous spot is the Park-McCullough Historic House. This is a very well-preserved, large Victorian home with 35 rooms. It's like stepping back in time!
Where is North Bennington?
North Bennington is in the northwest part of the town of Bennington. To its north is the town of Shaftsbury. The Walloomsac River forms the southern border of the village.
Two main roads pass through the village:
- Vermont Route 67 goes northeast towards South Shaftsbury. It also heads west to the New York state line. There, it becomes New York State Route 67.
- Vermont Route 67A meets VT 67 in the village center. It leads southeast to downtown Bennington.
Part of Bennington College is actually located right on the border of North Bennington.
Schools in the Village
North Bennington is home to a few schools:
- Bennington College is a well-known college on a hill.
- The Village School of North Bennington teaches students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade.
- The Southshire Community School is another school for grades K-8.
The village covers about 1.9 square miles (4.89 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Who Lives in North Bennington?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 670 | — | |
| 1910 | 663 | −1.0% | |
| 1920 | 818 | 23.4% | |
| 1930 | 933 | 14.1% | |
| 1940 | 992 | 6.3% | |
| 1950 | 1,327 | 33.8% | |
| 1960 | 1,437 | 8.3% | |
| 1970 | 984 | −31.5% | |
| 1980 | 1,685 | 71.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,520 | −9.8% | |
| 2000 | 1,428 | −6.1% | |
| 2010 | 1,643 | 15.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,716 | 4.4% | |
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In 2010, there were 1,643 people living in North Bennington. There were 464 households, which are groups of people living together.
Most people in the village are White (95.5%). There are also African American (3.0%), Native American (0.7%), and Asian (2.0%) residents. Some people are from other races or have mixed backgrounds. About 2.0% of the population is Hispanic or Latino.
The average age of people in North Bennington was 29 years old. About 29.6% of the population was under 19. Also, 19.4% were 65 years or older.
Economy and Jobs
North Bennington has several manufacturing companies. These companies make different products. Some of them include:
- Dion Snowshoes (they make snowshoes!)
- National Hanger Company
- PortaBrace
- Sterling Gun Drills
Education and Libraries
The village has a public library called the McCullough Free Library. It's part of the Catamount Library Network, which connects many libraries.
Getting Around North Bennington
Highways
Two state routes pass through North Bennington:
VT Route 67
VT Route 67A
Bus Service
You can get around by bus! The Green Mountain Express' Brown Line provides local bus service on weekdays.
Train Travel
In the past, the Rutland Railroad ran passenger trains through North Bennington. These trains were called the Green Mountain Flyer and Mount Royal. They stopped running in 1953.
Today, there's interest in bringing passenger train service back. The idea is for a new Amtrak route between Albany, New York, and Burlington, Vermont. This route would pass through Rutland and possibly North Bennington. It might even connect to New York City. This is still just an idea, but it could be exciting for the future!
Famous People from North Bennington
Some notable people have lived in or are from North Bennington:
- Hiland Hall: He was a U.S. congressman from Vermont.
- Shirley Jackson: A famous author known for books like The Lottery and The Haunting of Hill House. Her novel We Have Always Lived in the Castle is based on a small town like North Bennington.
- Jamaica Kincaid: Another well-known author, who wrote Lucy.
- John G. McCullough: He served as the 49th Governor of Vermont.
See also
In Spanish: North Bennington para niños
