Benton County, County administration center in Vinton, United States.
Benton County spans across 718 square miles of Iowa territory, featuring agricultural lands, residential communities, and multiple transportation corridors through twenty townships.
The county, established in 1837 from sections of Dubuque County, received its name from Thomas Hart Benton, a Missouri Senator who served for thirty years.
The Benton County Nature Center in Vinton organizes educational programs throughout the year, including herpetology investigations and woodworking workshops for community members.
The county maintains a three-member Board of Supervisors system, with elected officials managing services including law enforcement, records, and treasury operations.
The county connects to major transportation routes through Interstate 380, U.S. Highway 30, and six additional highways, creating a network across central Iowa.
Location: Iowa
Inception: 1837
Capital city: Vinton
Shares border with: Buchanan County, Iowa County, Black Hawk County, Linn County, Johnson County, Poweshiek County, Tama County
Website: http://cobentoniaus.com
GPS coordinates: 42.07972,-92.06750
Latest update: April 19, 2025 10:15
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Chambers Ford Bridge
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Iowa County Courthouse
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Frank G. Ray House & Carriage House
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Grant Vocational High School
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Chain Lakes Bridge
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Frank E. and Katie Zalesky House
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Chapple and Young Block
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John N. and Mary McQuilken House
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Overland Waterloo Company Building
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Belle Plaine Main Street Historic District
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Iowa Canning Company Seed House Building
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Sankot Motor Company
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Dr. Jesse Wasson Building
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Taylor–Van Note House
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Syndicate Block
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Clement B. Gingrich House
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Central Vinton Residential Historic District
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August H.J. and Justena Lange Farmstead Historic District
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Cherry Hill Aquatic Center
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High Amana General Store
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Lustron Home No. 02102
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