Old Bennington, Vermont facts for kids
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Old Bennington, Vermont
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 Old Bennington, Vermont
Location in Vermont
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| Country | United States |
| State | Vermont |
| County | Bennington |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Land | 0.37 sq mi (0.95 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 801 ft (244 m) |
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| • Total | 156 |
| • Density | 422/sq mi (164.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP Code |
05201 (Bennington)
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| Area code | 802 |
| FIPS code | 50-53125 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1461243 |
Old Bennington is a small village located in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. It is completely inside the larger town of Bennington. In 2020, the village had a population of 156 people.
This village and the area around it were added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It is known as the Old Bennington Historic District. The district is famous for its old homes that are still in great shape. Many of these homes date back to the American Revolutionary War. Old Bennington is important because it was one of the very first places settled in Vermont. The most important buildings in the district are the Old First Church, built in 1806, and the Bennington Battle Monument.
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Exploring Old Bennington's Location
Old Bennington is found near the middle of the town of Bennington. It sits on a hill that looks over downtown Bennington, which is to the east. Vermont Route 9 goes through the village. This road leads east into downtown Bennington and west towards the New York state border.
The United States Census Bureau says that the village covers an area of about 0.95 square kilometers (0.37 square miles). All of this area is land.
People and History in Old Bennington
Old Bennington has seen its population change over the years. In 1900, there were 215 people living here. The population went down to 42 in 1910, but then grew again. By 1980, it reached 353 people. In 2020, the population was 156.
In 2000, there were 232 people living in the village. About 23.3% of the people were under 18 years old. Around 25% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the village was 48 years.
Famous People from Old Bennington
Many interesting people have connections to Old Bennington:
- William Ellery Channing: He was a very important religious leader. He helped start the Unitarian religion. He passed away in Old Bennington.
- Robert Frost: A famous American poet.
- Esther Morgan McCullough: An author and musician. She is buried in the Old Bennington Cemetery.
- Martin Scott: A military officer who fought in the Mexican–American War.
See also
In Spanish: Old Bennington para niños
