Bentonsport, Iowa
Established 1839
Thank you to 1st Iowa State Bank and State Central Bank
for their generous sponsorship of 2025 Heritage Day!
for their generous sponsorship of 2025 Heritage Day!
Iowa PBS recently aired a program on the Historic Hills Scenic Byway that winds its way through Van Buren County. You'll enjoy the part on Bentonsport at the 16:30 mark.


April 9, 2024 Iowa DOT announces a $1,612,000 grant awarded to the Van Buren County Conservation Board for the rehabilitation of the Bentonsport Pedestrian Bridge. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources has awarded an additional $400,000 for this project.
This website is the domain of the Bentonsport Improvement Association (BIA).
BIA was formed in 1946 and protects and preserves the historic properties it owns,
makes improvements to the village of Bentonsport, and
sponsors educational historic programs.

Historic Hills Byway
Bentonsport is one of the many fascinating stops on the Byway. Download a Historic Hills Byway map here.
Bentonsport is one of the many fascinating stops on the Byway. Download a Historic Hills Byway map here.