Country United States County Elkhart ZIP code 46526 & 46528 Elevation 253 m | State Indiana Township Benton FIPS code 18-04780 Local time Friday 7:19 AM | |
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Weather -5°C, Wind W at 18 km/h, 57% Humidity | ||
Benton is an unincorporated community in Benton Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.
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Map of Benton, IN 46526, USA
History
Benton was platted in 1832. It was named in honor of politician Thomas Hart Benton.
The railroad was built through Benton in 1892. A post office was established at Benton in 1835, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1963.
Geography
Benton is located at 41°30′33″N 85°45′40″W.
References
Benton, Indiana Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA