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Benton, IL

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Benton, IL 62812

Benton Map

Benton is a city in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 7,087 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Franklin County. The city is part of the Metro Lakeland area.

Benton, the county seat of Franklin County, took its name from the prominent senator from Missouri, Thomas Hart Benton. The village of Benton was organized in 1841 on 20 acres (81,000 m2) of property donated by John Ewing and Walter S. Akin. In 1902 the village became a city, and incorporated under the mayor/commissioner form of government.

Franklin County was platted in 1818, the year Illinois became a state, at twice its current size. It included the territory that is now Williamson County. In 1839 the county was split roughly in half and the county seat was permanently fixed "at a hill at the south end of Rowling's Prairie," the site of the future city of Benton.

Nearby cities include Thompsonville, Zeigler, Ina, Mulkeytown, Johnston City.

Places in Benton

Dine and drink

Eat and drink your way through town.

Sandy's Codfish Sandwich pictured with Steak Fry's.

Sandy's Bar & Grill

6

$$

The Buzz Cafe

38

$

High tea

Café Bloom

6

$

The Philly steak style sandwich!

Jack Russell Fish Co

36

$$

Can't-miss activities

Culture, natural beauty, and plain old fun.

A view of the restored front of the Historic Jail Museum

Historic Jail Museum

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A view of the restored front of the Historic Jail Museum

Historic Jail Museum

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Try out new sparkling white wine!!

Pheasant Hollow Winery

37

$$

Photo by luvdahlia

Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park

38

Places to stay

Hang your (vacation) hat in a place that’s just your style.

Room

Benton Motel

9

$

Roaches, dirty windows.

Country Garden & Suites-Benton

12

Benton KOA Journey

Photo by moore1200

South Marchum Campground Reservations

4
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