Benton, Tennessee
Benton is a town in Polk County, Tennessee, United States. The population was 1,532 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat.
Benton, Tennessee | |
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Town | |
The Drug Store (left) and Polk County News block in Benton | |
Location of Benton in Polk County, Tennessee. | |
| Coordinates: 35°10′27″N 84°39′13″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Tennessee |
| County | Polk |
| Founded | 1840 |
| Incorporated | 1915 |
| Named for | Thomas Hart Benton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.03 sq mi (7.85 km2) |
| • Land | 3.03 sq mi (7.85 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 741 ft (226 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 1,523 |
| • Density | 502.14/sq mi (193.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code | 37307 |
| Area code | 423 |
| FIPS code | 47-05040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1327567 |
Benton is included in the Cleveland, Tennessee Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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