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The Bennington Battle Monument is a 306-foot stone obelisk in Bennington, Vermont, completed in 1891. It commemorates the Battle of Bennington, an American victory fought on August 16, 1777, during the Revolutionary War, when militia forces defeated troops serving under British command. An elevator carries visitors to an observation level overlooking Vermont, Massachusetts, and New York.
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Bennington Battle Monument ranks #13 of 23 in the Obelisk ranking, behind Obelisco do Ibirapuera, ahead of Walled Obelisk (Istanbul).
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What battle does the Bennington Battle Monument commemorate?
The monument commemorates the Battle of Bennington, an American Revolutionary War victory fought on August 16, 1777. In this battle, militia forces successfully defeated troops serving under British general John Burgoyne.
How tall is the Bennington Battle Monument?
The Bennington Battle Monument is a 306-foot stone obelisk located in Bennington, Vermont. It was completed in 1891 to memorialize the local Revolutionary War battle.
When was the Bennington Battle Monument completed?
The 306-foot stone obelisk was completed in the year 1891. It stands in Bennington, Vermont, to honor the militia victory over British forces in 1777.
Where is the Bennington Battle Monument located?
The monument is located in the town of Bennington, Vermont. The 306-foot stone obelisk commemorates an important American Revolutionary War victory fought on August 16, 1777.
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