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Benton County, formed in 1836, was named after United States Senator Thomas Hart Benton of Missouri. The landscape of the county is gently rolling hills, with woodlands and lakes. The Courthouse is located on the square in Bentonville, near the site of Arkansas's most significant Civil War battle at Pea Ridge. Mementos of Confederate heroes are located throughout the courthouse. The county, historically a fruit-growing center, has a diversified economy that includes agriculture, especially dairy and poultry. From the corporate headquarters of Wal-Mart, the fastest growing retail chain in America, to Little Debbie bakeries, Cooper Communities', and Bella Vista retirement community to light manufacturing, business is booming in Benton County. The population of Benton County doubled from 1950 to 1980 and at the last census (1990), had increased another 25%. Benton County's natural resources are as varied as its economy. Beaver Lake offers fishing and water recreation. Orchards ! Year Population (in thousands) |
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County Judge |
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David Bisbee |
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(479) 271-1000 |
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(479) 464-6195 |
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County Clerk |
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Tena O'Brien |
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(479) 271-1013 |
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(479) 271-1019 |
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Circuit Clerk |
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Brenda DeShields |
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(479) 271-1015 |
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(479) 271-5719 |
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County Sheriff |
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Keith Ferguson |
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(479) 271-1008 |
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(479) 271-5792 |
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County Collector |
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Gloria Spring Peterson |
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(479) 271-1040 |
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(479) 271-1051 |
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County Treasurer |
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Deanna C. Ratcliffe |
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(479) 271-1018 |
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(479) 271-5728 |
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County Assessor |
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Bill Moutray |
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(479) 271-1037 |
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(479) 271-1073 |
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County Coroner |
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Daniel Oxford |
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(479) 925-8021 |
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(479) 621-9076 |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Tom Allen |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Michelle Blaty |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Craig Brown |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Dan Douglas |
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Jay Harrison |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Bobby Hubbard |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Tawnya Lewis |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Kurt Moore |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Shirley Sandlin |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Robert Stephenson, Jr. |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Frank Winscott |
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Justice of the Peace |
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Margaret Wolf |
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Justice of the Peace |
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James Wozniak |
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