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Benton

Benton County

County Seat:  Bentonville
Largest City:  Rogers
Land Area:  886 Square Miles
Population:  221,339 (2010 Census)
Founded:  1836
Named For:  Thomas Hart Benton, a U.S. Senator from Missouri, who played a key role in persuading congress to admit Arkansas to the Union on September 30, 1836, as the 25th state.

More Facts:

  • 16 Cities, 6 Towns and 117 Unincorporated Places
  • Contains 316,785 acres or 495 Square Miles of Agricultural Farm Land.
  • 59 Fire Stations in Benton County.
  • There are 2,069 Chicken Houses in Benton County.
  • There are 1,313 Boat Docks in Benton County.
  • 10,609 Ponds.
  • 2,774 Miles of Streams.
  • 116 Cemeteries
  • Benton County has 20 lakes. Beaver Lake as well as 19 other lakes.

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