Benton County, Missouri, United States

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Overview of Benton County

Name:
Benton County
Place Type:
County
Located In:
Missouri, United States
History (GNIS):
Organized in 1835 and named for Thomas Hart Benton who, along with David Barton, served as one of Missouri's first two United States Senators. (MO-T108/p14)
County Seat:
Warsaw (South Lindsey Township)
Established:
1835
Coordinates:
Latitude:38.300024638° 18' 00.1"N

Longitude:-93.300203493° 18' 00.7"W
Population:
13,859
Elevation:
232 m
Surrounding Counties:
- Morgan E
- Camden SE
- Hickory S
- Saint Clair SW
- Henry W
- Johnson NW
- Pettis N
Histopolis Place ID:
322857278
Updated May 6, 2020