Vermont’s Colonial Shrine

Vermont’s Colonial Shrine is in Bennington, Southern Vermont, Vermont. Vermont’s Colonial Shrine is situated nearby to First Congregational Church of Bennington, as well as near the village Old Bennington.

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include First Congregational Church of Bennington and Bennington Historical Museum.

First Congregational Church of Bennington

Church

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The First Congregational Church of Bennington, also known as the Old First Church, is a historic church in Old Bennington, Vermont. The congregation was organized in 1762 and the current meeting house was built in 1805.

Bennington Historical Museum

Museum

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The Bennington Museum is an accredited museum with notable collections of art and regional history. It is located at 75 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont, USA. Bennington Historical Museum is situated 780 feet east of Vermont’s Colonial Shrine.

Bennington Battle Monument

Obelisk

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The Bennington Battle Monument is a 306-foot-high stone obelisk located at 15 Monument Circle, in Bennington, Vermont, United States. The monument commemorates the Battle of Bennington during the American Revolutionary War. Bennington Battle Monument is situated 2,200 feet north of Vermont’s Colonial Shrine.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Old Bennington and Downtown Bennington Historic District.

Old Bennington

Village

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Old Bennington is a village in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. It is located entirely within the town of Bennington. As of the 2020 census, the village had a population of 156.

Downtown Bennington Historic District

Neighborhood

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The Downtown Bennington Historic District encompasses the historic commercial heart of Bennington, Vermont. Centered on the junction of Main, South, and North Streets, it exhibits a variety of commercial architectural styles from the early 19th to mid-20th century.