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Park-McCullough House

The Park-McCullough House, a thirty-five room Victorian Mansion, was completed in 1865 for Trenor and Laura Park. Trenor Park, a Bennington lawyer, had made a fortune in California successfully managing John C. Fremont's Mariposa gold mines. Returning East, he commissioned architects Diaper and Dudley to design this "summer home," a classic example of French Second Empire Style.

In 1891 President Benjamin Harrison stayed overnight in the house during his visit to dedicate the Bennington Battle Monument. 1891 was also the 100th anniversary of Vermont in the U.S. Confederation.

The story of the Park and McCullough families is quite fascinating. Click on the website link to learn more about them.

Address: Corner of Park & West Street North Bennington, VT

Directions: In North Bennington, about 5 Northwest of downtown

Other Contact: thehouse@sover.net

Phone: 802-442-5441

The 5 Covered Bridges of Bennington

There are five well restored covered bridges in the Greater Bennington area. They're very interesting to see and to drive through.

You can find out where they are by picking up a copy of a local tourist booklet.

Other Contact: info@bennington.com

Phone: 802-447-3311

Website: http://www.bennington.com/chamber/bridges