First Congregational Church of Bennington

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.

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Type: Church
Description: church in Bennington, Vermont
Also known as: “Old First Churc”
Address: 60 Monument Avenue, Bennington, VT 05201

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Bennington Historical Museum and Bennington Battle Monument.

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 740 feet east of First Congregational Church of Bennington.

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 First Congregational Church of Bennington.

Holden–Leonard Mill Complex

Heritage site

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The Holden–Leonard Mill Complex, also known colloquially as the Big Mill and now as Vermont Mill Properties, is a historic industrial complex at 160 Benmont Avenue in Bennington, Vermont. Holden–Leonard Mill Complex is situated 2,700 feet east of First Congregational Church of Bennington.

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.