Benton County, Arkansas — 1836 Podcast

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In this episode of the 1836 Podcast, we dive deeper into our Arkansas County series with a spotlight on Benton County. Carved from Washington County on September 30, 1836, and named for Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton, this northwest Ozark treasure brims with folklore, Civil War secrets, and the meteoric rise of Bentonville as its bustling county seat. From the raw grit of early pioneers to its status as Arkansas's second-most populous county, join us to unearth the enduring legacy that shapes the Natural State.

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