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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![]() ![]() 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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County seat: Bloomington | ||
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