Benton County Courthouse - Fowler, IN
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N 40° 37.024 W 087° 18.930
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The Benton County Courthouse is located in the town of Fowler, Indiana.
Waymark Code: WMKF63
Location: Indiana, United States
Date Posted: 04/05/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Charter Member BruceS
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Information from the Indiana Historical Bureau marker, at the front of the courthouse:-

"Benton County formed by General Assembly in 1840. Oxford first county seat; Fowler became second, 1874. Designed in Second Empire Style by Gorden P. Randall and built 1874 by Levi L. Leach. Located at geographical center of county on land donated by Moses Fowler family."

Benton County is located in the northwest part of the U.S. state of Indiana, along the border with Illinois. As of the 2010 Census, the county's population was 8,854.

Benton County website (visit link)
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Year Built: 1874

Current Use of Building: Benton County Government Center

Level of Courts: County

Dates this building was used to house judicial proceedings: 1874 - Present

Physical Address:
706 E. 5th Street Fowler, IN 47944 Phone: (765) 884-2080

Hours:
Monday - Friday 8:30 am. to 4:00 pm EST Closed on major holidays

Related Website: [Web Link]

Architect: Not listed
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