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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM276F_railroad-station_VT.html
The North Bennington Railroad Station was constructed in 1880, replacing an earlier wood frame station located on the same site.
For over half a century, the depot served as the gateway to the village.
Beginning in the 1930's, with the gradual d…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM220M_vermont-veterans-home_Bennington-VT.html
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In 1884, the State General Assembly authorized an initial $10,000 appropriation to establish a soldiers' home to care for disabled veterans of the Civil War. The former country estate of Seth B. Hunt, erected in 1860, was chosen. The Sol…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZXU_john-stark_Bennington-VT.html
Brigadier GeneralJohn Stark1728 - 1822Victor of the Battleat Bennington1777 "There they are boys!We beat them todayOr Molly Stark sleepsA widow tonight!"Design by John Rogers - 1889Sculpture by Robert ShureGift of John Brooks Threlfall -…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZXT_dimick-tavern_VT.html
Site ofDimick TavernwhereJohn Starkand his New Hampshire Volnteerscamped before the engagement atWalloomsac Heightswhere they led in the winning ofa decisive victory of theAmerican RevolutionThe Battle of BenningtonAugust 16, 1777Erected by the St…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1ZXS_bennington-civil-war-monument-a-war-memorial_Bennington-VT.html
To the memory of the men from Bennington whose patriotism helped to maintain and perpetuate the Union 1861 - 1865A tribute byBennington Post no. 13,American LegionDedicated at the Department Convention of the Legion,the first held in Bennington,Au…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U01_norman-rockwell-historical_VT.html
This renowned American painter and illustrator lived in Arlington from 1939 to 1953. Moving into this house in 1943, Rockwell employed neighbors as models to create memorable images for calendars, advertisements, and magazines. Iconic pictures lik…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S2P_scott-nearing-helen-knothe-nearing_Winhall-VT.html
Scott Nearing: August 6, 1883 - August 24, 1983
Helen Knothe Nearing: February 23, 1904 - September 17, 1995
Prominent economist, socialist, teacher, writer and scholar, Scott and his wife Helen Knothe, lived in Winhall from 1932 to 1952. During…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S2O_vermont-molly-stark-trail-and-historic-old-bennington_Bennington-VT.html
State Highway 9 traverses scenic Hogback Mt. to the Connecticut River Valley. Old Bennington, site of the Battle Monument and Historical Museum, was the meeting place of the Green Mountain Boys. It was the first town chartered by Governor Benning …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S2L_birthplace-of-william-griffith-wilson-1895-1971-co-founder-of-alcoholics-anonymous_Dorset-VT.html
Bill Wilson was born November 26, 1895, in a room behind the bar at the Wilson House Hotel. From age 11 until entering the Army, he lived at the Griffith House across the church yard from his birthplace. Bill W. wrote the book "Alcoholics Anonymou…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1S28_park-mccullough-house_VT.html
Built as a summer cottage in 1865 for lawyer-entrepreneur-philanthropist Trenor Park and his wife Laura, the mansion was financed with a fortune amassed in California in the aftermath of the California Gold Rush. It was designed by the New York ar…