Benton County, Indiana

Benton County
County
Benton County Courthouse in Fowler, Indiana.
Benton County Courthouse in Fowler, Indiana.
Flag of Benton County
Flag
Map of Indiana highlighting Benton County
Location within the U.S. state of Indiana
Map of the United States highlighting Indiana
Indiana's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 40°37′N 87°19′W / 40.61°N 87.31°W / 40.61; -87.31
Country United States
State Indiana
FoundedFebruary 18, 1840
Named forSenator Thomas H. Benton
SeatFowler
Largest cityFowler
Area
 • Total406.51 sq mi (1,052.9 km2)
 • Land406.42 sq mi (1,052.6 km2)
 • Water0.09 sq mi (0.2 km2)  0.02%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total8,719
 • Density21/sq mi (8.3/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district4th
Websitewww.bentoncounty.in.gov
 
  • Indiana county number 4
  • Responsible for most of Indiana's wind-produced electricity

Benton County is located in the northwest part of the U.S. state of Indiana, along the border with Illinois. As of 2020, the county's population was 8,719.[1] It contains six incorporated towns as well as several small unincorporated settlements; it is divided into 11 townships which provide local services.[2][3] The county seat is Fowler.[4]

Benton County is part of the Lafayette, Indiana, Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Wind turbines in Benton County
  1. ^ "Benton County, Indiana". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
  2. ^ "Benton". Indiana Township Association. Archived from the original on September 21, 2010. Retrieved September 12, 2010.
  3. ^ "Duties". United Township Association of Indiana. Retrieved January 6, 2011.
  4. ^ "Find a County – Benton County IN". National Association of Counties. Archived from the original on July 19, 2011. Retrieved January 6, 2011.