“History

Bentoville, AR
1837

Bentonville was named after Benton County. In the early days, agriculture and most especially fruit production was the backbone of the local and regional economy. In 1901 two and one-half million bushels of apples were shipped out of Benton County. The United States Census Bureau credited Benton County as having the largest number of bearing apple trees of any county in the U.S. Bentonville’s location in the foothills of the Ozarks, along with fairs and festivals drew crowds from many other areas. Tourism still has a significant role in the city’s economy today. At the heart of Bentonville is the Downtown Square. Designated as a park in the original town planning, with streets on all four sides, the town grew up around it. During the 1880’s the square served as a watering place for livestock. In 1908, after complaints that the park had no grass, merchants planted twenty-five elm and maple trees around the park. The hitching racks were removed and concrete walkways were installed. Today, with several businesses and retail shops, the Bentonville Square remains a gathering place for the community.” The City of Bentonville

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