Bennington

Vermont, a prosperous county seat with a population of 8,000. Its factories produce a large quantity of woolen and knit goods. There is a home for Vermont soldiers there; also a soldiers' monument. The town has good schools and other evidences of New England thrift and intelligence. The battle of Bennington was fought on August 16, 1777. General Burgoyne sent a column of 1,000 men eastward under Colonel Baum to collect supplies. They were met by the Green Mountain Boys under General Stark, who whipped them soundly, taking 600 British prisoners and 1,000 stand of arms. The American loss was 14 killed and 42 wounded. Two hundred and seven British fell before the rifles of the woodsmen. This victory gave new life to the American cause. The muskets and ammunition were of great service. A fine granite monument, 300 feet high, commemorates the victory. See Vermont