Polk County, Tennessee
Benton Real Estate and Local Guide
Small Appalachian county seat near where the Ocoee and Hiwassee Rivers meet, framed by the Cherokee National Forest and the Unicoi Mountains. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Benton best.
About the area
Living in Benton, TN
Home to Fort Marr, the last surviving Cherokee removal-era blockhouse from the Trail of Tears period.
The housing market
Homes in Benton
- About 58.7% of housing units are owner-occupied.
- About 57.1% of homes are single-family detached houses.
- The median home value is about $167,700.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Benton home
Fort Marr Blockhouse
Last surviving blockhouse of the Cherokee removal era, standing on the south edge of Benton
Polk County Courthouse
County seat courthouse in downtown Benton
Benton Falls and Lake McCamy
Cherokee National Forest hiking trail leading to a fan-shaped waterfall
Hiwassee and Ocoee Rivers
Whitewater rafting and paddling on rivers that meet near town
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.