Benton County, Administrative county in northwestern Indiana, United States.
Benton County encompasses 406 square miles of agricultural terrain with rolling hills along the western border of Indiana near Illinois.
The county, established in February 1840, received its name from Thomas H. Benton, who served as United States Senator from Missouri.
The Earl Park Fall Festival draws 45,000 visitors each year to Benton County, offering local music performances, food, and community gatherings.
The county seat of Fowler houses governmental services, including the courthouse built in 1874, which manages county administrative functions.
The Benton County Wind Farm, established in 2008, features 87 wind turbines, making it a leading wind energy producer east of the Mississippi.
Location: Indiana
Inception: February 18, 1840
Capital city: Fowler
Shares border with: Newton County, Jasper County, White County, Tippecanoe County, Warren County, Vermilion County, Iroquois County
Website: http://bentoncounty.in.gov
GPS coordinates: 40.61000,-87.31000
Latest update: April 2, 2025 08:01
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