Bennington, Vermont is a co-shire town (or county seat) of Bennington County with the town of Manchester. Bennington was chartered by virtue of a New Hampshire Grant on January 3, 1749. It was named in honor of the provincial governor of New Hampshire, Benning Wentworth, who bestowed the grant upon 62 residents of New Hampshire. It was settled in 1761 by four families who were led to the area by French and Indian War veteran Captain Samuel Robinson. It was the site of the Battle of Bennington, which was fought during the American Revolution. In 1891, the 306 foot tall Bennington Battle Monument opened, and it remains the tallest man-made structure in Vermont.
Regular Blogs
Maintained by the Bennington Banner and the Manchester Journal, this weblog delves into local news, sports, and the Bennington court system, as well as notes from the news desk editor.
http://www.blogsouthernvermont.com
Tapped In: The Bennington Blog
This is a collaborative weblog, that collaboration being a collective of more than 30 students of Bennington College students who write about their experiences and insights as well as answering questions from readers.
http://benningtonstudents.tumblr.com
Features details about things to do in Bennington, including places to eat, places to shop, and things to do in Bennington. Also announces events of all types which are taking place in the area.
http://www.visitbenningtonvt.blogspot.com
