Benson, Vermont

Benson, Vermont
Benson Village Store
Nickname: 
The Viper of Revolution
Motto: 
"Fight or Die"
Benson, Vermont
Benson, Vermont
Location in the United States
Coordinates: 43°42′49″N 73°17′40″W / 43.71361°N 73.29444°W / 43.71361; -73.29444
Country United States
State Vermont
CountyRutland
Communities
Government
  TypeSelectboard
  Chief SelectmanEarl Bennett
  Lt. Chief SelectmanMary Whelk
Area
  Total
45.5 sq mi (117.8 km2)
  Land44.0 sq mi (113.9 km2)
  Water1.5 sq mi (4.0 km2)
Elevation
479 ft (146 m)
Population
 (2020)
  Total
974
  Density21/sq mi (8.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
ZIP codes
05743, 05731 (Benson)
05760 (Orwell)
Area code802
FIPS code50-05200
GNIS feature ID1462040
Websitewww.bensonvermont.gov

Benson is a town in Rutland County, Vermont, United States. The population was 974 at the 2020 census. The town is rural, with a concentration of several homes and businesses in Benson village, at the intersection of Stage Road and Lake Road.