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Benton Illinois

Benton is the county seat of Franklin County, Illinois?.
Visitors to the area will enjoy the activities available at Rend Lake. There are beaches, camping areas, hiking trails and horseback riding.

Antique shops surround the Benton Square?. Historians will enjoy visiting the Old Franklin County Jail?, complete with the hanging noose outside and plenty of information on Charlie Birger's hanging.