Bennington, ID

Bennington, ID

  • Settled: In 1864- by Mormon settlers under Charles C. Rich
  • Origin of Name: Brigham Young is said to have named it after Bennington, VT, where he once lived.
  • Original Site: Unnamed for two years, the community moved to its present location in 1873, since the original site was difficult to farm
  • Famous for: Agriculture, country living
  • Well Known Native: Pioneer Amos “Mose” Wright; John H.Tippetts, politician
  • Notable Features: City Offices, LDS church, Cemetery
  • Location: 7 miles north of Montpelier, 18 miles south of Soda Springs on Hwy 30
  • Population 2010 Census: 190

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