North Bennington, Vermont
North Bennington is a village of 1,336 people in Bennington County, Vermont.
Why visit North Bennington
Townapedia lists 16 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 3 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Silk Covered Bridge, Burt Henry Covered Bridge, Henry House and Park–McCullough Historic House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 81°F; January lows average 13°F.
Weather in North Bennington
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About North Bennington
North Bennington is an incorporated village in the town of Bennington in Bennington County, Vermont, United States. The population was 1,716 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article North Bennington, Vermont (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Silk Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Covered bridge in Bennington, Vermont
Burt Henry Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Northeastern Baptist College
School · 2.9 mi
Bible college in Vermont, US
Museums and landmarks16
Henry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic house in Vermont, United States
1338 Murphy Road, North Bennington
Park–McCullough Historic House
Museum · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
House in North Bennington, Vermont
1 Park Street, North Bennington
Paper Mill Village Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Bridge in Town of Bennington, Vermont
Bennington Battle Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Monument in Bennington, Vermont, United States
David Mathews House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Hoosick, New York, listed on the NRHP in Rensselaer County, New York and Bennington County, Vermont
H.C. White Company Mill Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic industrial complex at 140 Water Street in North Bennington, Vermont
Holden-Leonard Workers Housing Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Historic district in Bennington, Vermont
Holden–Leonard Mill Complex
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.2 mi
Historic industrial complex in Bennington, Vermont
Munro-Hawkins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
House in Shaftsbury Center, Vermont
North Bennington station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Railway station in North Bennington, Vermont, US
Old Bennington
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Village in Vermont
Robert Frost Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic farm property on Buck Hill Road in South Shaftsbury, Vermont
4 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
History
The North Bennington Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980. The district covers an area of 112 acres (0.45 km2) and includes 164 contributing buildings and two contributing sites. It is home to the Park-McCullough Historic House, a well-preserved, 35-room, Victorian country house. The H.C. White site, at the southern end of the village, was added to the Register in 2009.
From the History section of North Bennington, Vermont on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship2
First Congregational Church of Bennington
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries13
Village School of North Bennington
School · 0.5 mi
9 School Street, North Bennington
Mt. Anthony Senior Union High School
School · 3.6 mi
301 Park Street Extension, Bennington
Map of North Bennington
43 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 13°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 14°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 44°F | 23°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 34°F | 2.5 in |
| May | 69°F | 44°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 76°F | 52°F | 4.0 in |
| Jul | 81°F | 57°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 79°F | 55°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 72°F | 48°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 60°F | 38°F | 3.6 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 29°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 21°F | 2.9 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bennington Morse St Ap 72516 (2 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Bennington County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-08-08: Tropical Depression Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-07-14: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2023-07-10: Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-29: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-08-22: Tropical Storm Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-04-08: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Albany International Airport (ALB) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 31 miles away.
- Bennington 5 mi southeast, about 8 min by car
- Hoosick Falls 6 mi west, about 9 min by car
- Cambridge 10 mi northwest, about 16 min by car
- Williamstown 15 mi south, about 24 min by car
- Greenwich 17 mi northwest, about 28 min by car
- North Adams 18 mi south, about 29 min by car
- Stillwater 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Adams 21 mi south, about 34 min by car
- Manchester Center 21 mi northeast, about 34 min by car
- Troy 26 mi southwest, about 41 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
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