Near Benton in Polk County, Tennessee — The American South (East South Central)

Historic Benton Station

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2021

1. Historic Benton Station Marker

Inscription. In 1906, the L & N Railroad completed a new line through this community (then called Murny) and constructed a station, which also served Benton. William Hinton "Bear” Lawson's generosity made the station possible. He gave the railroad free access through his farm, taking the minimum amount needed to make the transaction legal. In 1909, Bear donated the land and timber for the construction of Benton Station Baptist Church near the train station. Bear Lawson's benevolence created the historic area now known as Benton Station.

Erected by Tennessee Historical Commission. (Marker Number 2A 115.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Railroads & Streetcars • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Tennessee Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.

Location. 35° 11.253′ N, 84° 40.974′ W. Marker is near Benton, Tennessee, in Polk County. It is at the intersection of Benton Station Road and Depot Street, on the right when traveling east on Benton Station Road. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 954

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Benton Station Road, Benton TN 37307, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in East Tennessee.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Southern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the original Cherokee Nation,

the territory of the Mississippian Culture,

one of the Confederate States of America,

and the Antebellum South.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 7 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Bear Lawson Bridge (approx. 0.4 miles away); Nancy Ward (approx. 1.6 miles away); a different marker also named Nancy Ward (approx. 1.6 miles away); Civil War in Polk County (approx. 1.9 miles away); Polk County World Wars Memorial (approx. 2 miles away); Polk County Veterans Monument (approx. 2 miles away); Polk County Confederate Monument (approx. 2 miles away); Ocoee No. 1 (approx. 6½ miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Benton.

Another marker is no longer

Photographed by Duane and Tracy Marsteller, July 24, 2021

2. Historic Benton Station Marker

nearby. Confederate Campsite Interpretive Site (was approx. 4.6 miles away but has been confirmed missing).

Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This page has been viewed 1,128 times since then and 69 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on July 26, 2021, by Duane and Tracy Marsteller of Murfreesboro, Tennessee.