Settled in 1833, and incorporated in 1836 when Arkansas became a state, Benton is the seat of Saline County, Arkansas. The city was named for Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton.
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Benton Area Chamber of Commerce
The area's business membership organization offers a guide to the community's shopping and dining facilities, economic development, and events, as well as a business directory and member listings. The benefits of chamber membership are outlined. - Benton Area Chamber of Commerce
http://www.bentonchamber.com/
The city's official web site includes news releases from the city administration, a profile of the community and its local government, including various municipal departments, city parks, and employment opportunities. Online services include the ability to pay utility bills online, register for municipal recreational programs, maps, and others. - City of Benton, Arkansas
http://www.benton.ar.gov/
Based in Benton, Arkansas, the Benton Courier has served as Saline County's news source since 1876. Its online edition offers news, sports, classifieds, and obituaries, along with the publication's advertising and subscription policies. - Courier
http://www.bentoncourier.com/