Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse, Benton
301 W. Main St.
Benton, IL 62812-1362
The Benton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse is located a block from the town square and approximately 300 miles south of Chicago. Constructed in 1959, the two-story building houses U.S. District and Bankruptcy courts.
Property Manager: Delmar Boice
Public Hours: 8 a.m.- 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday (except Federal holidays).
For building services and information, use the contact information at the upper right of this page.
Building Projects Recent improvements include a new roof, curtain wall, windows, chillers, boilers, and a building automation system.
Parking and Public Transportation A surface parking lot is located to the rear of the building. Public transportation is not available.
Key Tenants The courthouse's major tenants include the U.S. District, Bankruptcy, and Magistrate courts and the U.S. Marshals Service.
Historic and Architectural Features The Benton Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse was constructed in 1959 from steel and block with brick veneer and clip-on aluminum panels. In 1989, the Postal Service vacated the east end of the first floor of the building. The vacant space was later converted in 1992 into a Bankruptcy courtroom, judge's chamber, and Clerk of the Court’s office.
