Bennington Battle Monument
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Bennington Battle Monument, 1896 and today
An old view from Bennington’s archive beside today’s photo. Drag across to compare. The two aren’t taken from exactly the same spot.
1896TodayBattle Monument · Library of Congress. Matched to this listing by the words in its caption.
About Bennington Battle Monument
Bennington Battle Monument, at Monument Circle, was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Mar 31, 1971: the first place in Bennington to be listed. Only 15 of Vermont’s 902 listings are older. The Register lists it for its engineering, at the national level. The listing covers 5 acres. We have three old views of it, on this page.
What it isMonument in Bennington, Vermont, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 79 MB · National Archives↗1889 to today
- 1889Built
- 1896
Battle Monument - 1905
Battle monument - 1971Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 55 years
3 old views of Bennington Battle Monument
Postcards and photographs from Bennington’s archive whose captions name it, from 1896 to 1905. Tap one to see it full screen.
1905Finding Bennington Battle Monument
Monument Circle, Bennington
No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.
5 more Register listings within a mile
★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.
Memories of Bennington Battle Monument
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
Your answer becomes a post in Town Square.
Questions about Bennington Battle Monument
Is Bennington Battle Monument on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Mar 31, 1971 (Register number 71000054).
Is Bennington Battle Monument a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Vermont has 19 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Robert Frost Farm, 3.8 miles away.
Can you visit Bennington Battle Monument?
Yes: it is open to visitors. Check opening times before you go.
Are there old photos of Bennington Battle Monument?
Yes: three old views are on this page.
Where can I read the history of Bennington Battle Monument?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 79 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 84285087 · Wikidata · old views from Bennington’s archive. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.