Benton, Illinois was founded in 1839, named after Missouri senator Thomas Hart Benton. Students and staff at Benton High School take pride in their education. Rend Lake, also known as Southern Illinois Playground, has fishing, hunting, camping, and boating.
Franklin County Jail Museum located in Benton, serves as a metaphor of the gang era which existed in Franklin County during the days of prohibition.
A facility that offers a variety of events all year around is The Benton Civic Center.
You can find events like the 10th Annual Illinois Wine & Art Festival at Benton Chamber Of Commerce and much more.
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