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So began the history of Arkansas and later, our city of Benton, which first became a settlement in 1833. Arkansas became a state in 1836 and Benton was formally chartered at that time, named after Senator Thomas Hart Benton of Missouri.
Things to do in Benton. The picturesque Benton town square is the focal point of the community. Don't miss the Gann Museum of Saline County, housed in the only known structure in the world constructed of bauxite.
Benton. One of the most colorful characters in American history - Thomas Hart Benton -- is responsible for the thriving central Arkansas community's name. Located halfway between Little Rock and Hot Springs along I-30, Benton makes a perfect home base for those wanting to visit both communities while partaking of Benton's charms as well.
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Jul 19, 2023 · Named after U.S. Senator Thomas Hart Benton of Missouri Territory, the town began in 1833 on the east bank of the Saline two years before the county was established. Rezin Davis deeded eighty acres to Benton and became its first mayor. The first business, opened in 1834, was an in-house store owned by Joshua Smith.
Benton is a city in and the county seat of Saline County, Arkansas, United States and a suburb of Little Rock. It was established in 1837. At the 2020 census, the city had a population of 35,014, making it the 12th most populous city in Arkansas. It is part of the Little Rock–North Little Rock–Conway Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Benton, Arkansas. Saline County Courthouse, located in the heart of downtown Benton. / 34.57083°N 92.57694°W / 34.57083; -92.57694. Benton is a city in and the county seat of Saline County, Arkansas in the United States. As of 2020, 35,014 people were living in Benton.
