Benton County, a land of Yakima River
Valley plains, Columbia River benchlands, and Horse Heven Hills plateaus,
is located in south central Washington. It was named in honor of Thomas
H. Benton, U.S. Senator from Missouri in the 1840's, who was an advocate
of farwestern development. Benton County was created by the Washington
State Legislature on March 8, 1905.
Risk and Protective Profile for Substance
Abuse Prevention for Benton County, Profile
of Substance Use and Need for Treatment Services in Benton County. Source:
RDA.