Benton, Indiana
| Benton, Indiana | |
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| Unincorporated community | |
 Benton
Benton
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| Coordinates: 41°30′33″N 85°45′40″W / 41.50917°N 85.76111°WCoordinates: 41°30′33″N 85°45′40″W / 41.50917°N 85.76111°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Elkhart |
| Township | Benton |
| Elevation | 830 ft (250 m) |
| ZIP code | 46526 & 46528 |
| FIPS code | 18-04780 |
| GNIS feature ID | 430828 |
Benton is an unincorporated community in Benton Township, Elkhart County, Indiana.
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.
Benton is located at 41°30′33″N 85°45′40″W / 41.50917°N 85.76111°W.
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