National Register of Historic Places listings in Benton County, Indiana facts for kids

Location of Benton County in Indiana

Welcome to Benton County, Indiana! This page is all about special places here that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Think of the National Register as a super important list of buildings, sites, and objects across the United States that are worth saving because of their history or special design.

These places tell us stories about the past. They could be old homes, churches, or even courthouses. When a place is on this list, it means it's recognized as a valuable part of our history. In Benton County, there are 6 amazing spots that have earned a place on this list!

Historic Treasures in Benton County

These are the cool historic places you can find in Benton County. Each one has a unique story!

	Name on the Register	Image	Date listed	Location	City or town	Description
1	Benton County Courthouse		August 1, 2008 (#08000741)	706 E. 5th St. 40°37′02″N 87°18′56″W / 40.617222°N 87.315556°W / 40.617222; -87.315556 (Benton County Courthouse)	Fowler	The Benton County Courthouse is a grand building in Fowler. It's where important county decisions are made. This courthouse was added to the National Register in 2008. It stands as a symbol of local government and history.
2	Fowler Theatre		December 6, 2004 (#04001315)	111 E. 5th St. 40°37′04″N 87°19′22″W / 40.617778°N 87.322778°W / 40.617778; -87.322778 (Fowler Theatre)	Fowler	The Fowler Theatre is a historic movie theater. It has entertained people in Fowler for many years. This theater was recognized for its history in 2004. It's a great example of old-time movie houses.
3	Fraser & Isham Law Office		September 22, 2000 (#00001135)	306 E. 5th St. 40°37′03″N 87°19′09″W / 40.6175°N 87.319167°W / 40.6175; -87.319167 (Fraser & Isham Law Office)	Fowler	This building once housed the law office of Fraser & Isham. It's an important part of Fowler's past. The office was added to the National Register in 2000. It shows how legal work was done long ago.
4	David S. Heath House		September 17, 1999 (#99001153)	202 W. McConnell 40°31′10″N 87°15′06″W / 40.519444°N 87.251667°W / 40.519444; -87.251667 (David S. Heath House)	Oxford	The David S. Heath House is a historic home. It is located in Oxford, Indiana. This house was added to the National Register in 1999. It represents the architecture and lifestyle of its time.
5	Presbyterian Church Building		March 1, 1984 (#84000997)	Northwestern corner of the junction of Benton and Justus Sts. 40°31′08″N 87°15′02″W / 40.518889°N 87.250556°W / 40.518889; -87.250556 (Presbyterian Church Building)	Oxford	The Presbyterian Church Building in Oxford is a beautiful old church. It has served its community for many years. It was listed on the National Register in 1984. This church is a key part of Oxford's history.