Benton County

Benton County is an administrative division in northern Mississippi with Ashland as its county seat and main hub. The area encompasses several small towns and rural communities organized around local governance and public services.

The county was established in 1870 and named after General Samuel Benton, a figure from the American Civil War era. Its early growth followed patterns of agricultural settlement common to northern Mississippi during that period.

Local residents maintain strong connections to traditional Mississippi customs through regular community gatherings and agricultural festivities in Ashland.

The county administrative center in Ashland provides access to local government services and public facilities. Visitors will find the region best explored at a leisurely pace, allowing time to visit smaller towns and rural areas.

The territory contains a notable proportion of preserved natural areas, with only 5 square kilometers of its total surface covered by water bodies.

Location: Mississippi

Inception: 1870

Capital city: Ashland

Shares border with: Hardeman County, Union County, Marshall County, Tippah County, Fayette County

Website: http://bentoncountyms.gov

GPS coordinates: 34.82000,-89.19000

Latest update: December 7, 2025 20:42