Bennington is a small town in Douglas County, Nebraska, near Omaha.
Bennington, Nebraska is a small town in Douglas County, part of the Omaha metro.
About
- Population: 2,026 (2020 est.)
- City, County, State: City of Bennington, Douglas County, Nebraska
History
The town was founded in 1887 and incorporated in 1892 and named after Bennington, Vermont. It got its start as a point along the Fremont, Elkhorn, and Missouri Valley Railroad. Student Reports Help Save Bennington’s History via the Bennington Historical Society.
Attractions
- Bennington Lake and Prairie View Lake & Rec Area, both with nice walking trails around the lakes
Map
Sources
- Wikipedia: Bennington, Nebraska
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