This area was settled by brothers William and Joseph Bennington. They settled on adjoining Donation Land Claims in Clark County in November of 1853. Each claim consisted of 159.93 acres. William was a third Sergeant under Captain William Strong in Company "A", First Regiment of the Washington Mounted rifles during the Indian Wars of 1855. His military records of 1856 describe him as: age 28, 6 foot 1 inch tall, blue eyes, black hair, dark complexion, born Kentucky and occupation farmer.
In 1998 when we started Bennington Neighborhood counted about 200 homes. Currently BNA includes 910 household units with a 2345 population total. Isn't it amazing?
BNA was recognized by the Vancouver City Council on December 21, 1998 to represent this area on issues that affect our quality of life. By using the BNA as a collective voice, we can exert influence on the civic issues that matter to us.
Chair – Julie Hukee
Vice Chair – Franklin Johnson
Treasurer – Millie May
Secretary – Lee Willeman
Board Member – Jan Adamaitis
Board Member – Kieth Lee
Board Member – Lois Clayton
Board member – Igor Gofman
Board Member – Kris Thomas