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Quietly residing along the Des Moines River is Bentonsport, a once vibrant town of nearly 1,000 individuals that has since shrunk to a population of merely 40 residents. Even with the shrinking population, Bentonsport has not lost its spirit, and has maintained its atmosphere of an historical village along the water, with many of its shops located and residents still living in numerous buildings from the 1840s. The once crucial bridge to the town, the old truss bridge, still stands as a landmark to be explored and has been converted to a pedestrian bridge across the Des Moines River. Visitors who are history buffs will find great joy in Bentonsport, and also in the fact that the town is on the National Register of Historic Places.

Bentonsport
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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