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A 306-foot-high stone obelisk in Bennington, Vermont, that commemorates the Battle of Bennington in 1777. Learn about the monument's history, design, construction, and significance, as well as the battlefield and related sites.
A Vermont owned State Historic Site, the Bennington Battle Monument is 306 feet 4 and 1/2 inches tall and was completed and dedicated in 1891. It is constructed from blue-grey magnesium limestone. The Monument was built to commemorate the Battle of Bennington which occurred on August 16, 1777.
Learn about the history and significance of the tallest man-made building in Vermont, commemorating the 1777 victory over British troops. Find out how to visit, climb the stairs, and see the views from the monument.
Oct 25, 2008 · Learn about the Battle of Bennington in 1777, where American forces defeated British troops and saved vital supplies. See the 306-foot monument dedicated in 1891 and the historical marker with inscription and photos.
Learn about the Battle of Bennington, a turning point of the American Revolution in 1777, where Colonial forces defeated two British detachments under Generals Baum and Breymann. The monument commemorates the victory and honors the heroes of the Revolution.
Learn about the monument that commemorates the Battle of Bennington in 1777, where American forces defeated the British. See the architectural design, the observation deck, the diorama, the statues and the other memorials on the site.
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Bennington Battle Monument. The tallest structure in Vermont commemorates the Battle of Bennington, a battle that led to the turning point in the Revolutionary War.
