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Benton County, Indiana

Benton County, Indiana
Benton County Courthouse in Fowler.jpg
Benton County Courthouse in Fowler, Indiana.
Map of Indiana highlighting Benton County
Location in the U.S. state of Indiana
Map of the United States highlighting Indiana
Indiana's location in the U.S.
Founded February 18, 1840
Named for Senator Thomas H. Benton
Seat Fowler
Largest city Fowler
Area
 • Total 406.51 sq mi (1,053 km2)
 • Land 406.42 sq mi (1,053 km2)
 • Water 0.09 sq mi (0 km2), 0.02%
Population
 • (2010) 8,854
 • Density 22/sq mi (8.41/km²)
Congressional district 4th
Time zone Eastern: UTC-5/-4
Website www.bentoncounty.in.gov

Footnotes:  

  • Indiana county number 4
  • Responsible for most of Indiana's wind-produced electricity
Fowler, Indiana
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Average max. and min. temperatures in °F
Precipitation totals in inches
Source: The Weather Channel