Bennington Centre Cemetery

The Bennington Battle Monument is a historic site in Bennington, Vermont, standing 306 feet 4 and 1/2 inches tall. Completed in 1891, the monument is constructed of blue-grey magnesium limestone and commemorates the pivotal Battle of Bennington that occurred on August 16, 1777, during the Revolutionary War. Owned and operated by the State of Vermont, the monument serves as a tribute to the significance of the battle in leading up to the defeat of General Burgoyne's army at Saratoga. The site hosts various events throughout the year, supported by the Friends of the Monument, a dedicated non-profit volunteer group. Generated from the website