Benton County Courthouse
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About Benton County Courthouse
Benton County Courthouse, at 706 E. 5th St., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Aug 1, 2008. The Register lists it for its politics and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Late Victorian, as it does for 127 other Indiana listings.
What it isCourthouse in Benton County, Indiana. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 91 MB · National Archives↗1874 to today
- 1874Built, designed by Gurdon P. Randall
- 2008Added to the National Register of Historic Places
- 2026On the Register for 18 years
Make it a walk: 3 landmarks in about 10 minutes
706 E. 5th St., Fowler · about 0.4 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Benton County CourthouseStart here
- 2
Fraser & Isham Law OfficeLate Victorian · 0.2 mi on - 3
Fowler TheatreModern · 0.2 mi on
Late Victorian style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Late Victorian.
Memories of Benton County Courthouse
The record says what it is. Neighbors know what it means.
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Questions about Benton County Courthouse
Is Benton County Courthouse on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Aug 1, 2008 (Register number 08000741).
Is Benton County Courthouse a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Indiana has 42 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is John E. and Catherine E. Christian House (Samara), 24.3 miles away.
Can you visit Benton County Courthouse?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Benton County Courthouse?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 91 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 132002582 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.