Benton, Indiana

Benton is an unincorporated community in Elkhart County, Indiana|Benton Township], Elkhart County, Indiana.

History

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.

Demographics

The United States Census Bureau delineated Benton as a census [designated place] in the 2022 American [Community Survey].