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Benton County is located in northwest Tennessee, bordering the western branch of the Tennessee River and 30 miles south of the Kentucky border. Aside from Camden, other major communities include agrarian communities Big Sandy and Holladay. It is known well in the area for its duck hunting and fishing industries, and in the past, was recognized for sorghum production, although it is no longer produced there.
Benton County was formed in 1835 from part of Humphreys County. It was named in honor of David Benton (1779–1860), who was an early settler in the county and a member of the Third Regiment, Tennessee Militia in the Creek War.
Adjacent Counties
- Stewart County
- Houston County
- Humphreys County
- Perry County
- Decatur County
- Carroll County
- Henry County
Cities, Towns & Communities
- Big Sandy
- Camden (County Seat)
- Eva
- Holladay (part)
- Post Oak
Links
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge (part)
