Old Bennington in Bennington County, Vermont — The American Northeast (New England)
Anthony Haswell
1756 - 1816
Bennington
Uncompromising in defense of freedom of the press
Imprisoned in 1800 for opposition to Alien and Sedition Laws as threats to the newborn democracy
Erected in 1912
On site of first printing press of Vermont Gazette
Sigma Delta Chi
National Professional Journalistic Fraternity
Erected 1912 by Sigma Delta Chi, National Professional Journalistic Fraternity.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Communications. A significant historical year for this entry is 1800.
Location. 42° 53.363′ N, 73° 12.915′ W. Marker is in Old Bennington, Vermont, in Bennington County. Marker is on Monument Circle. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Bennington VT 05201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. John Stark (within shouting distance of this marker); View of the Hill Top (within shouting distance of this marker); Battle of Bennington (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); New Hampshire at the Battle of Bennington (about 300 feet away); Colonel Seth Warner (about 300 feet away); Continental Storehouse Site (about 300 feet away); Before the Battle Monument (about 300 feet away); Captain Samuel Robinson (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Old Bennington.
More about this marker. This marker is on the grounds of the Bennington Battle Monument.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 16, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 9, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 486 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on September 9, 2014, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.