Glastonbury
The Bennington Triangle Mystery
State: Vermont
County: Bennington County
Founded: 1761
Abandoned: 1937 (disincorporated)
Peak Population: 241 (1880)
Glastonbury is a rugged, mountainous ghost town famous for being the center of the 'Bennington Triangle,' an area known for unexplained disappearances and folklore.
History
Chartered in 1761, Glastonbury was always isolated due to its high elevation and short growing season. It briefly boomed as a logging and charcoal venture in the late 19th century, served by a steep funicular railway. By the 1930s, the population had dwindled to nearly nothing, and the town was disincorporated by the state in 1937.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Summer (hiking)
Difficulty: Moderate
Time Needed: 3-4 hours
Quick Facts
- Center of Bennington Triangle legends
- Disincorporated in 1937
- Population of 8 in 2010
Location
Address: Glastonbury Mountain, Vermont
Coordinates: 42.9667, -73.0858