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The Orchards
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National Register of Historic Places

The Orchards

Listed as “Orchards, The” · Also known as Everett Estate; Sputhern Vermont College

A district of 5 historic buildingsOn the Register since 2000
Eclectic RevivalListed 2000Bennington

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About the district

The Orchards, at 982 Mansion Dr., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 24, 2000. The Register lists it for its architecture, agriculture and landscape design, at the state level. The district takes in 5 historic buildings. The listing covers 367.5 acres.

What it isMansion in Bennington, Vermont. From Wikidata (CC0).

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 190 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding The Orchards

982 Mansion Dr., Bennington

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

18 more Register listings within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

Memories of The Orchards

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Questions about The Orchards

Is The Orchards on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 24, 2000 (Register number 00000384).

Is The Orchards a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Vermont has 19 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Robert Frost Farm, 5.2 miles away.

Can you visit The Orchards?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of The Orchards?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 190 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 84285023 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.