Benton County, County administration center in Vinton, United States.
Description
Benton County is an administrative area in Iowa with county seat in Vinton, encompassing agricultural land, residential communities, and transportation routes throughout the region. The landscape features farmland typical of the Midwest with several smaller towns distributed across the territory.
History
The county was established in 1837 when it was separated from Dubuque County. It was named after Thomas Hart Benton, a prominent Missouri Senator from the 1800s.
Culture
The Benton County Nature Center in Vinton runs educational programs throughout the year where visitors can learn about local wildlife and develop practical skills. Community members gather here to connect with nature and share knowledge about the region's natural environment.
Practical
The county administrative offices are located in Vinton, serving as the main hub for official services and public information. Visitors looking for records, permits, or information should plan visits during regular business hours on weekdays.
Did you know?
The county sits at a crossroads of regional transportation routes that connect central Iowa to surrounding areas and beyond. This strategic position has made it an important passage for people and goods moving across the state and region.
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Amana Colonies
33.5 km
Mother Mosque of America
33.4 km
Benton County Courthouse
10.5 km
Vinton Public Library
10.3 km
Chambers Ford Bridge
31.1 km
Iowa County Courthouse
31.4 km
Frank G. Ray House & Carriage House
9.9 km
Grant Vocational High School
34.3 km
Chain Lakes Bridge
24.4 km
Frank E. and Katie Zalesky House
27 km
Highwater Rock
34.6 km
Chapple and Young Block
28.1 km
John N. and Mary McQuilken House
28 km
Overland Waterloo Company Building
22.1 km
Philip A. Wolff House and Carriage House
32.9 km
Belle Plaine Main Street Historic District
26.8 km
Iowa Canning Company Seed House Building
10.6 km
Sankot Motor Company
26.7 km
Dr. Jesse Wasson Building
28.2 km
Taylor–Van Note House
28.3 km
Syndicate Block
28.2 km
Clement B. Gingrich House
27.9 km
Preston's Station Historic District
27.9 km
Central Vinton Residential Historic District
9.8 km
August H.J. and Justena Lange Farmstead Historic District
33.6 km
Cherry Hill Aquatic Center
28.6 km
High Amana General Store
32.5 km
Lustron Home No. 02102
32.7 km
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