Historic Marker for the First Courthouse in Benton County: Bentonville, AR

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Hey, Friend! Welcome back to another post. Today, I want to show you the historic marker for the site of the first courthouse in Benton County, Arkansas. Let’s get started!

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Benton County First Courthouse

“The first courthouse in Benton County, built of hewed logs was erected on this site (at Bentonville) in 1837, the year after the county was created. It was named for Thomas Benton.”

Arkansas Centennial Commission

1836-1936

Arkansas History Commission

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106 SE A Street

Bentonville, AR 72712

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