Bentown, Illinois

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.

Bentown, Illinois
Town sign with turbines in background
Bentown, Illinois
Bentown, Illinois
Coordinates: 40°28′19″N 88°48′23″W
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyMcLean
Elevation
846 ft (258 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s)309
GNIS feature ID404196[1]

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.

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