Benton, Indiana
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historic Benton Methodist Church
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| Coordinates: 41°30′37″N 85°45′54″W / 41.51028°N 85.76500°W / 41.51028; -85.76500 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
| Township | Benton |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| ZIP code |
46526 & 46528
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| FIPS code | 18-04780[2] |
| GNIS feature ID | 2830367[1] |
Benton is an unincorporated communityinBenton Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.
Benton was platted in 1832.[3] It was named in honor of politician Thomas Hart Benton.[4]
The railroad was built through Benton in 1892.[5] A post office was established at Benton in 1835, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1963.[6]
...and named for Thomas Hart Benton, senator from Missouri.
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Municipalities and communities of Elkhart County, Indiana, United States
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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