Benton County, Indiana
Benton County is located in the northwest part of the U.S. state of Indiana, along the border with Illinois. As of 2020, the county's population was 8,719. It contains six incorporated towns as well as several small unincorporated settlements; it is divided into 11 townships which provide local services. The county seat is Fowler.
Benton County | |
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Benton County Courthouse in Fowler, Indiana. | |
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Location within the U.S. state of Indiana | |
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| Coordinates: 40°37′N 87°19′W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| Founded | 18 February 1840 |
| Named for | Senator Thomas H. Benton |
| Seat | Fowler |
| Largest city | Fowler |
| Area | |
| • Total | 406.51 sq mi (1,052.9 km2) |
| • Land | 406.42 sq mi (1,052.6 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.2 km2) 0.02% |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 8,719 |
| • Density | 21/sq mi (8.3/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| Congressional district | 4th |
| Website | www |
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Benton County is part of the Lafayette, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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