National Register Listings in
Benton County, Arkansas

Adar House Alden House Alfrey-Brown House Applegate Drugstore Bank of Gentry Bank of Rogers Building Banks House Bartell, Fred, House Beasley Homestead Bella Vista Village Country Club Bella Vista Water Tank Benton County Courthouse Benton County Jail Benton County National Bank Benton County Poor Farm Cemetery Bentonville Confederate Monument Bentonville High School Bentonville Third Street Historic District Bentonville Train Station Bentonville West Central Avenue Historic District Bertschy House Blackburn House Blackwell-Paisley Cabin Bogan Cabin Bogart Hardware Building Bolin Barn and Smokehouse Braithwaite House Bratt-Smiley House Breedlove House and Water Tower Bryan House No. 2 Camp Crowder Gymnasium Campbell House Carl House Carl's Addition Historic District Carpenter Building Coal Gap School Coats School Connelly-Harrington House Coon Creek Bridge Council Grove Methodist Church Craig, Charles R., Building Craig-Bryan House Deaton Cabin Douglas House Duckworth-Williams House Elliott House First National Bank Freeman-Felker House Gailey Hollow Farmstead Garfield Elementary School Gentry Grand Army of the Republic Monument German Builder's House Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Green Barn Gypsy Camp Historic District Hagler-Cole Cabin Henry Furniture Store Building Henry House (Additional Documentation) Highfill School (No. 71) Hiwasse Bank Building House at 305 E. Ashley Illinois River Bridge Illinois River Bridge Jackson House James House Jones House Juhre, Charles, House Kansas City Southern Railway Caboose #383 Kansas City Southern Railway Locomotive #73D and Caboose #385 Kansas City-Southern Depot-Decatur Kefauver House Kindley House Koons House Lakeside Hotel Lamberton Cabin Lane Hotel Lillard-Sprague House Linebarger House Macon-Harrison House Markey House Massey Hotel Maxwell-Hinman House Maxwell-Sweet House McCleod House McIntyre House Merrill House Miller Homestead Mitchell House Mitchell-Ward House Monte Ne Morris House Mt. Hebron M.E. Church South and Cemetery Mutual Aid Union Building Myler House New Home School and Church Norwood School Oak Hill Mausoleum Oklahoma Row Hotel Site Osage Creek Bridge Osage Mills Dam Parks-Reagan House Pea Ridge Commercial Historic District Pea Ridge National Military Park Peel, Col. Samuel W., House Pharr Cabin Piercy Farmstead Pinkston-Mays Store Building (Additional Documentation) Princedom Cabin Putman Cemetery Pyeatte House Quell House Railroad Cottage Raney House Reeves House Rice House Rice, James A., House Rife Farmstead Rife House Rocky Branch School Rogers City Hall Rogers Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase II) Rogers Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase III) Rogers Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase) Rogers Commercial Historic District (Boundary Increase) Rogers Milk Plant Building Rogers Post Office Building Roy's Office Supply Building Sager, Simon, Cabin Sellers Farm Shady Grove School Shaw-Blair House Shiloh House Shores Warehouse Siloam Springs City Park Siloam Springs Downtown Historic District (Additional Documentation) Smith House Springfield to Fayetteville Road-Cross Hollow Segment Springfield to Fayetteville Road-Elkhorn Tavern Segment Stack Barn Stockton Building Stroud House Sulphur Springs Old School Complex Historic District Sulphur Springs Park Reserve Sutherlin Cabin Terry Block Building Thurmond House Van Winkle's Mill Site Vinson House Walnut Street Historic District War Eagle Bridge Wasson House Wee Pine Knot Wonderland Cave Young, Col., House
In the early 20th century, Arkansas became a major producer of rice, thanks to the development of new varieties of rice that could thrive in the state's humid climate. Today, Arkansas is one of the largest producers of rice in the U.S.
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Benton County, located in the northwestern part of Arkansas, has a rich history that dates back centuries. Native American tribes, including the Osage, Caddo, and Quapaw, inhabited the area long before European settlers arrived. The first known European exploration of the region was conducted by Spanish explorers in the 16th century, followed by French explorers in the 17th century. However, it was not until the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 that the area officially became part of the United States.

The first permanent settlements in Benton County were established in the early 19th century. The county was officially formed on September 30, 1836, with the town of Bentonville chosen as its county seat. The county was named after Thomas Hart Benton, a prominent U.S. senator from Missouri. Agriculture played a significant role in the early economy of Benton County, with cotton and corn being the primary crops. The development of the railroad in the late 19th century further boosted the county's economic growth, allowing for easier transportation of goods and people across the region.

During the Civil War, Benton County was divided between Union and Confederate sympathizers, resulting in several skirmishes and battles taking place within its borders. Notably, the Battle of Pea Ridge in March 1862 was one of the most significant battles of the war in the region. After the war ended, Benton County began to rebuild and experienced a period of industrial growth. The lumber and mining industries thrived, and new businesses and educational institutions emerged.

In the 20th century, Benton County saw significant development and modernization. The construction of Beaver Dam on the White River led to the creation of Beaver Lake, which has become a popular recreational area. The county's economy diversified, with the rise of poultry farming, manufacturing, and the retail industry. Today, Benton County is one of the fastest-growing regions in Arkansas, with a diverse and dynamic economy, a thriving cultural scene, and a rich historical heritage that continues to shape its growth and identity.

This timeline provides a condensed summary of the historical journey of Benton County, Arkansas.

  • 1836 - Benton County established
  • 1838 - First post office opened in Benton County
  • 1846 - County seat established in Bentonville
  • 1861 - Civil War begins, Benton County largely supports the Confederacy
  • 1867 - Bentonville becomes the permanent county seat
  • 1872 - University of Arkansas established in Fayetteville
  • 1903 - First automobile arrives in Benton County
  • 1941 - United States enters World War II, Benton County contributes to the war effort
  • 1998 - Walmart opens its first Supercenter in Bentonville
  • 2010 - Population of Benton County exceeds 200,000