Headnote
BENNINGTON, p.v., seat of justice, together with Manchester, of Bennington co., Vt., 130 ms. N.W., 117 ms. s. of Montpelier, and 407 ms. from W. It was named from Benning Wentworth, who, in 1749, was the royal governor of New Hampshire. It is drained by branches of Hoosick river, which afforded good water power. Marble, iron ore, and yellow ochre, are found here. The principal village is on elevated ground and makes a good appearance. A little to the east is a considerable manufacturing village. In 1777, General Stark, with 800 Americans, defeated a superior British force, on the west border of this town. Pop. in1850, 3,923. (Fannings, 1853)
