Bentown, Illinois

Unincorporated community in Illinois, United States
40°28′19″N 88°48′23″W / 40.47194°N 88.80639°W / 40.47194; -88.80639CountryUnited StatesStateIllinoisCountyMcLeanElevation
846 ft (258 m)Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)Area code309GNIS feature ID404196[1]

Bentown is an unincorporated community in McLean County, Illinois, United States, named after the Benjamin family, a family that is long time residents of the area.

Situated 10 miles (16 km) east of Bloomington, this small town has recently received attention due to the construction of wind turbines nearby.[2] Bentown lies 850 feet (260 m) above sea level.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Bentown". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Horizon Energy's wind farm in Twin Groves, IL". Archived from the original on July 7, 2007. Retrieved June 26, 2007.
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