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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Town sign with turbines in background | |
Bentown, Illinois Bentown, Illinois | |
| 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(s) | 309 |
| GNIS feature ID | 404196[1] |
Situated 10 miles (16 km) east of Bloomington, this small town has recently received attention due to the construction of wind turbines nearby.[2] Bentown lies 850 feet (260 m) above sea level.
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