Bentown, Illinois
Bentown is an unincorporated community in McLean County, Illinois, United States, named after the Benjamin family, a family that is long time residents of the area.
Bentown, Illinois | |
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Unincorporated community | |
Town sign with turbines in background | |
Bentown Bentown | |
Coordinates: 40°28′19″N 88°48′23″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Illinois |
County | McLean |
Elevation | 846 ft (258 m) |
Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
Area code | 309 |
GNIS feature ID | 404196 |
Situated 10 miles (16 km) east of Bloomington, this small town has recently received attention due to the construction of wind turbines nearby. Bentown lies 850 feet (260 m) above sea level.
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