Benton Township, Monroe County, Indiana facts for kids
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Benton Township
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Honey Creek School, a historic site in the township
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Location in Monroe County
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Indiana |
| County | Monroe |
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| • Type | Indiana township |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56.61 sq mi (146.6 km2) |
| • Land | 54.92 sq mi (142.2 km2) |
| • Water | 1.69 sq mi (4.4 km2) 2.99% |
| Elevation | 830 ft (253 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,260 |
| • Density | 61.1/sq mi (23.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes |
46151, 47401, 47408, 47468
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| Area codes | 812, 930 |
| GNIS feature ID | 453106 |
| Website | bentontownshiptrustee.org/ |
Benton Township is one of eleven townships in Monroe County, Indiana, United States. A township is a type of local government area. In 2010, about 3,358 people lived here, and there were 1,716 homes.
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History of Benton Township
Benton Township was first created in 1833. It was named after Thomas Hart Benton, who was a powerful U.S. Senator from Missouri. A U.S. Senator is a person elected to represent their state in the national government.
In August 1845, Benton Township was split into two parts: Marion Township to the north and a smaller Benton Township to the south. However, in January 1916, these two townships joined back together to form the single Benton Township we know today.
Historic Places in Benton Township
The Honey Creek School is a very old building in the township. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. This means it is recognized as an important historical site that should be preserved.
Geography of Benton Township
Benton Township covers a total area of about 56.61 square miles. Most of this area, about 54.92 square miles, is land. The rest, about 1.69 square miles, is water. This means about 97% of the township is land, and nearly 3% is water.
Towns and Villages in Benton Township
There are a few small communities within Benton Township that are not officially separate towns. These are called unincorporated towns. They include:
Important Places in Benton Township
The local township government helps maintain four cemeteries. Cemeteries are places where people are buried. These include:
- Fleener/Richardson Cemetery
- Stepp Cemetery
- Brock Cemetery
- Taylor/McGowan/Frye Cemetery
Roads and Lakes in Benton Township
A major road that runs through Benton Township is
. This road helps people travel across the area.
There are also several lakes in the township, which are popular spots for recreation:
- Beanblossom Lake
- Cherry Lake
- Lazy Lake
Schools in Benton Township
Children living in Benton Township attend schools that are part of the Monroe County Community School Corporation. This is the main school district for the area.
See also
In Spanish: Municipio de Benton (condado de Monroe, Indiana) para niños
