This is a picture of a community building
This is a picture of a community building

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Benton is a city in Franklin County, Illinois, United States. The population was 7,087 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Franklin County. The city is part of the Metro Lakeland area.
Benton, the county seat of Franklin County, took its name from the prominent senator from Missouri, Thomas Hart Benton. The village of Benton was organized in 1841 on 20 acres (81,000 m2) of property donated by John Ewing and Walter S. Akin. In 1902 the village became a city, and incorporated under the mayor/commissioner form of government.

Area Information:

Benton, IL
Weather

Attractions:

Camp Grounds
Southern Illinois Art & Artisans Center

Local Schools:

Benton Grade School K-4
Benton Grade School 5-8
Benton Consolidated High School

Real Estate:

www.zillow.com
www.realtor.com
www.coldwellbanker.com