Bentonville, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Bentonville, Ohio
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Looking northeast on Ohio Highway 41/136 in Bentonville
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Location in Adams County and the state of Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Adams |
| Township | Wayne |
| Elevation | 906 ft (276 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 253 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
45105
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| Area code(s) | 937, 326 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2628863 |
Bentonville is a small community in Adams County, Ohio, in the United States. It is known as a census-designated place, which means it's a specific area that the government counts for population. However, it is not officially a city or town with its own local government. In 2020, about 253 people lived there.
Bentonville has its own post office with the ZIP code 45105. The community is located where two state roads meet: Ohio State Route 41 and Ohio State Route 136. These roads run together through Bentonville before splitting into separate paths at the community's southern edge.
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A Look Back at Bentonville's Past
Bentonville was first planned out in 1839. It was named after a famous politician named Thomas Hart Benton. He was a senator from Missouri, a state in the U.S. A post office has been open in Bentonville since 1842, helping people send and receive mail for a very long time.
The Anti-Horse Thief Society
Bentonville is home to a special monument for the Anti-Horse Thief Society. This group was formed a long time ago to help stop horse theft, which was a big problem back then. Even though stealing horses is not a common issue in Adams County anymore, the Society still exists today and holds meetings. It's a unique part of Bentonville's history!
A Long-Serving Postmaster
Verna Naylor was a very special person in Bentonville. She was the postmaster, which means she was in charge of the local post office. When she passed away on July 6, 2010, at 94 years old, she was the oldest postmaster in the entire country. She was also the oldest employee of the U.S. Postal Service! Verna ran the small, one-person post office from her home for more than 40 years. She took over the job from her husband, who was the postmaster before her.
Images for kids
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Bentonville community sign.
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Bentonville Anti-Horse Thief monument.
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Bentonville Anti-Horse Thief Ohio Historical Marker.
