Old Bennington, Vermont
Village · Population 132 · #38 in Vermont
About Old Bennington
Set in the southwestern part of Vermont, Old Bennington is a tiny community with an estimated population of 132.
Officially, Old Bennington is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.37 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 357 residents per square mile.
📰 Old Bennington News Today
- This Historic Vermont Seminary Is Now a One-of-a-Kind Hotel Architectural Digest · Jul 13
- Luksus property sells at tax sale for $300,000 Bennington Banner · Apr 24
- Old First Church in Bennington awarded $500,000 Save America’s Treasures Grant Vermont Business Magazine · Feb 21
- Town weighs tax sale for historic property Bennington Banner · Feb 6
- Old Bennington’s Walloomsac Inn to be restored, opened to the public VTDigger · Jul 28
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What Makes Old Bennington Unique
- The only place in America named Old Bennington — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern Vermont, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Vermont — one of 180 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Old Bennington
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🍽️ Where to Eat in Old Bennington
- Kelli's Tavern — american
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- The Blue Benn — american
- Fuji Hibachi, Sushi and Asian Bistro — asian
- Lil' Britain — fish and chips
- The Grille at Mt Anthony Country Club
- Your Belly's Deli — sandwich
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Bennington Historical Museum · Museum
- Covered Bridge Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateVermont
TypeVillage
Population (2024)132
Rank in state#38 of 39
Land area0.37 sq mi
Density357/sq mi
Coordinates42.8849, -73.2143