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History of Bennington, New Hampshire, USA
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ABOUT THE PLACE
About Bennington
Situated in an area once called "Society Land", the town was formed from parts of Deering, Francestown, Greenfield and Hancock. It was named to commemorate the 1777 Battle of Bennington, an American Revolutionary War battle fought in New York near Bennington, Vermont. The Vermont town in turn derived its name from New Hampshire governor Benning Wentworth. The town was incorporated in 1842. The first census, taken in 1850, recorded 541 residents.
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VINTAGE BENNINGTON
Bennington Nostalgia: Vintage Photos, Ads, and Postcards
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St. Patrick's Church, Bennington, N.H., 1905
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Town House, Bennington, N.H., 1905
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The G. E. P. Dodge Library, 1905
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Contoocook River, Bennington, N.H.
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C. J. Kimball Co., Cutlery Works, 1906
Formerly one of the oldest cotton mills in New Hampshire.
Formerly one of the oldest cotton mills in New Hampshire.
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Adams Tavern
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The Dodge Library
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Monadnock Paper Mills and Crotchett Mountain
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The Square, Bennington, N.H.
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Crystal Spring Hotel
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Woodsy Shadows in the Cutlery Works Pond, Bennington, N.H.
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View Up Stream from Bridge
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Adams Tavern Fire, April 12, 1915
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"Colby-Greene"
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Bennington, N.H., looking South from Whitney's Hill
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Main Street
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Congregational Church, Bennington, N.H.
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Bennington, N.H. - Flood of 1938
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Bennington, N.H. Covered Bridge
(Burned 1965)
(Burned 1965)
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View of Bennington in 1960, featuring The Village Spa
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LOCAL HISTORY
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The first gristmill was built in 1782.
A cotton mill was built in 1810
A factory with paper-making machinery was established in 1835, located at or near the site of the present-day Monadnock Paper Mill.
1854 - Bennington
BENNINGTON , a post - township in Hillsborough county, New Hampshire. Population, 541.
In 1858, the town's industries included a cutlery manufacturer, a gristmill, two paper mills, and a sawmill. Bennington also had quite a number of farms.
1895 - Bennington
Bennington, a post - township of Hillsborough co., N.H., about 25 miles S.W. of Concord. It has a church, a town hall, and manufactures of cutlery, hoes, paper, shoes, powder, & c. Pop. 401.
If you're planning a visit, here's a list of things to do and places to visit in and around Bennington:
Crotched Mountain: Crotched Mountain is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. In the winter, it's a ski resort offering skiing and snowboarding. In the warmer months, it's a great place for hiking, with several trails, including the challenging Monadnock Mountain Trail, which rewards hikers with panoramic views from the summit.
Crotched Mountain Golf Club: Golfers can enjoy a round of golf at the Crotched Mountain Golf Club, a scenic 18-hole course surrounded by the natural beauty of the Monadnock Region.
Bennington Battle Monument: Visit the Bennington Battle Monument, a historic site that commemorates the Battle of Bennington during the American Revolutionary War. You can climb to the top of the monument for a fantastic view of the surrounding countryside.
Pierce Homestead: Explore the historic Pierce Homestead, which was the childhood home of Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States. The homestead offers a glimpse into the life and times of this...
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Crotched Mountain Golf Club: Golfers can enjoy a round of golf at the Crotched Mountain Golf Club, a scenic 18-hole course surrounded by the natural beauty of the Monadnock Region.
Bennington Battle Monument: Visit the Bennington Battle Monument, a historic site that commemorates the Battle of Bennington during the American Revolutionary War. You can climb to the top of the monument for a fantastic view of the surrounding countryside.
Pierce Homestead: Explore the historic Pierce Homestead, which was the childhood home of Franklin Pierce, the 14th President of the United States. The homestead offers a glimpse into the life and times of this...
GENEALOGY IN BENNINGTON
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