when was the bennington battle monument built
The Monument was built to commemorate the Battle of Bennington which occured on August 16, 1777, and is considered to be the turning point in the Revolutionary War.It is owned by the State of Vermont, and is supported by The Friends of the Monument, a non-profit volunteer group.he Monument was built to commemorate the Battle of Bennington which occured on August 16, 1777, and is considered to be the turning point in the Revolutionary War.