Etymology

Bennington County

Ben·ning·ton Coun·ty

Today it means: One of 14 counties in Vermont, United States. Shire towns: Bennington and Manchester. Full definition →

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The story

The county is named after merchant and colonial administrator Benning Wentworth (1696 - 1770).

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