Online Highways Home > Pennsylvania > Benton Benton was named in 1838 for Thomas Benton, a popular senator from Missouri. The community grew in the late 1800s, coinciding with the growth of the lumber and tanning industries in the area. Today, Benton features 19-acre Benton Town Park, a popular summer attraction. An annual bluegrass festival and rodeo draws people from all over the state. Benton is located in Columbia County southwest of Wilkes-Barre along Highway 239 near the Susquehanna River. Bed and Breakfasts and Country Inns Red Poppy Bed & Breakfast | Motels, Hotels and Resorts Ricketts Glen Hotel | See more Pennsylvania Cities and Towns. Other upcoming events include:

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sundayoh "New open house: 415 BERWICK, BENTON, Arkansas 72019 http://tinyurl.com/yf9pfj8"
greg9636 "Monte Ingersoll is donating proceeds from his Christmas Concert to Boys & Girls Club of Benton & Franklin County - Dec 20th @ Toyota Center."
gaby91 "my rockson is broken :( so I have to keep the harley benton guitar. left 40 euros in the musicstore today -.-"
ukelectricians "http://is.gd/5946z - Business listed for Electricians near the Benton area"
wicklessscents "They still need to be paid..but David & Benton Are so worth It!!<33333"
mrsdiehlio "My baby brother is 17 today!! Where the heck did the time go?!? HAPPY BIRTHDAY BENTON!!!!"
valuescompanies "New blog post: Pea Ridge Public Library Pea Ridge Benton : Library http://bit.ly/8DLsVh/"
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Joshua_Rogers "@drsbbq Clifty Farm for "everyday" use. Benton's Smoky Mountain Country Hams ( http://bit.ly/6rx9s1 ) for special occasions & holidays."
jesbtea "Funny how things stay the same...gotta love working for the City of Benton."
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