About this city
Also known as: The Antique Gateway
Benton is a peaceful, historically rich rural borough located in Columbia County, beautifully positioned along the pristine Fishing Creek in the rolling Appalachian foothills of northeastern Pennsylvania. Formally incorporated in 1850 and named in honor of legendary Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton, the town developed into a prosperous agricultural and timber milling hub for the surrounding valley communities. Benton occupies a unique place in regional folklore as a major theater of the anti-draft 'Fishing Creek Confederacy' resistance during the American Civil War, leading to a brief military occupation by Union troops. Today, the town has completely redefined itself as a premier sanctuary for antique collectors, outdoor trout fly-fishermen, and heritage tourists looking to explore historic covered bridges.
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Suggested stay: 1 day
Shop for vintage treasures at the massive Benton Antiques Market, hike the waterfalls at Ricketts Glen State Park just north of town, and view beautifully preserved covered bridges like the Josiah Hess Covered Bridge.
