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Benton, Indiana

Coordinates: 41°30′33″N 85°45′40″W / 41.50917°N 85.76111°W / 41.50917; -85.76111
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Benton, Indiana
Unincorporated community
Benton is located in Indiana
Benton
Benton
Benton is located in the United States
Benton
Benton
Coordinates: 41°30′33″N 85°45′40″W / 41.50917°N 85.76111°W / 41.50917; -85.76111
CountryUnited States
StateIndiana
CountyElkhart
TownshipBenton
Elevation
830 ft (250 m)
ZIP code
46526 & 46528
FIPS code18-04780[1]
GNIS feature ID430828[2]

Benton is an unincorporated community in Benton Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.

History

Benton was platted in 1832.[3] It was named in honor of politician Thomas Hart Benton.[4]

The railroad was built through Benton in 1892.[5] A post office was established at Benton in 1835, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1963.[6]

Geography

Benton is located at 41°30′33″N 85°45′40″W / 41.50917°N 85.76111°W / 41.50917; -85.76111.

References

  1. ^ "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2013-09-11. Retrieved 2008-01-31. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ "Benton, Indiana". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. Retrieved 2009-10-10.
  3. ^ History of Elkhart County, Indiana. Chas. C. Chapman Co. 1881. p. 661.
  4. ^ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 65. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...and named for Thomas Hart Benton, senator from Missouri.
  5. ^ Deahl, Anthony (1905). A Twentieth Century History and Biographical Record of Elkhart County, Indiana. Lewis Publishing Company. p. 104.
  6. ^ "Elkhart County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 4 September 2014. Retrieved 4 September 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)


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