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Benton County was founded in 1840 and was named after Thomas Hart Benton. He was a lawyer and a member of the U.S. Senate from Missouri.  He was a big proponet of pioneers and settlers in the West.
Benton County covers 406.30 sq. miles and like the first settlers, over 90% of the county is agriculture.

Community Organizations

History/Preservation

Benton County Indiana Historical Society, Inc.
(765) 884-8839
404 E 6th St.
P.O. Box 341
Fowler, IN 47944

Heritage House
(765) 385-5380
208 S. Justus Street
Oxford, IN 47971
www.oakgroveheritagehouse.com

Prairie Preservation Guild / Fowler Theatre
(765) 884-8191
www.fowlertheatre.com
PO Box 125
Fowler, IN 47944

Benton County Cemeteries
For information, visit: 
http://bentoncountycemeteries.com