Benton County

Benton County is the name of nine counties in the United States:

  • Benton County, Arkansas
  • Benton County, Indiana
  • Benton County, Iowa
  • Benton County, Minnesota
  • Benton County, Mississippi
  • Benton County, Missouri
  • Benton County, Oregon
  • Benton County, Tennessee
  • Benton County, Washington
  • Calhoun County, Alabama was established as Benton County in 1832, and renamed in 1858.
  • Hernando County, Florida was named Benton County from 1844 through 1850.

Famous quotes containing the words benton and/or county:

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    “In the county there are thirty-seven churches
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