VERMONT: Molly Stark Trail and Historic Old Bennington - Bennington
Posted by: Groundspeak Regular Member Go Boilers!
N 42° 52.987 W 073° 12.584
18T E 646199 N 4749389
Marker honoring the first town chartered by Governor Benning Wentworth.
Waymark Code: WMCDNF
Location: Vermont, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2011
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member silverquill
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Marker text:
"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 Wentworth of N.H. in 1749."

The marker is located next to the metal fence near the front entrance to the Bennington Museum.
Marker Name: VERMONT: Molly Stark Trail and Historic Old Bennington

Location: Bennington

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