Bennington Town Office

Bennington is Vermonts first town, chartered in 1749 by the colonial Governor of New Hampshire, Benning Wentworth, for whom the town was named. Bennington played a vital role in both the founding of the republic of Vermont and the Battle of Bennington in 1777. Bennington was also home to Ethan Allen and the birthplace of the Green Mountain Boys. Today Bennington is a classic Vermont hometown. It has a population of between 15,000-16,000 and is the states sixth largest city. Close to metropolitan areas, the town has a historic downtown, hospital, and diverse economy with numerous annual events and festivals. Craft beer, a distillery, the Bennington Museum, the Battle Monument, hiking trails and three covered bridges await visitors.