On West Main Street (State Highway 11) just west of North Van Buren Street, on the right when traveling west.
This bell was used to alert firefighters and citizens of a fire and was used until an electric siren was installed in 1923. Later it was rung to remind members of fire meetings and drills. — — Map (db m235500) HM
On East Main Street (State Highway 11) near Park Street, on the right when traveling east.
In grateful tribute to the men and women of Benton Village, New Diggings and Benton Townships who served our country to protect the cause of all freedoms
World War I
Elmer L. Newman
Cpl. Co. K. 355 Inf. U.S.A.
1889- 1918
Augustus . . . — — Map (db m202822) WM
Near Main Street (State Highway 11) at County Highway J.
In 1847, Father Samuel Mazzuchelli, OP, founded the community of Dominican Sisters at Sinsinawa Mound. Buried here are fourteen of these Sisters.
In 1852, Father Samuel opened St. Clara Academy in Benton. The Sisters staffed the school, . . . — — Map (db m202814) HM
On State Highway 11 0.3 miles west of Ridge Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
In 1835 Father Samuel Mazzuchelli, Dominican missionary, came to the lead region from the Green Bay-Mackinac frontier. One year later he addressed the opening session of the territorial legislature. Soon he was establishing schools and preparing . . . — — Map (db m55045) HM
