How the mysterious ‘Bennington Triangle’ came to be

A series of eerie disappearances led to the creation of the state police force and birthed a lasting cultural phenomenon.

By: Kyle Neece

Outlets: UVM's Community News Service

Published: August 13, 2026

Words: 1,149

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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Via Community News Service, a University of Vermont journalism internship

On December 1, 1946, Bennington College student Paula Jean Welden decided to go for a hike on the Long Trail. She hitched rides and walked until arriving at a trail in Woodford Hollow. Along the route, Welden met a group of hikers and asked them a few questions about the trail. Welden continued north into the late afternoon and evening. She was seen near the …

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