Benton is an unincorporated community in Benton Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.
Benton, Indiana | |
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![]() historic Benton Methodist Church | |
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Coordinates: 41°30′33″N 85°45′40″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Indiana |
County | Elkhart |
Township | Benton |
Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
ZIP code | 46526 & 46528 |
FIPS code | 18-04780[1] |
GNIS feature ID | 430828[2] |
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]
Benton is located at 41°30′33″N 85°45′40″W.
...and named for Thomas Hart Benton, senator from Missouri.
Municipalities and communities of Elkhart County, Indiana, United States | ||
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County seat: Goshen | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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