Bentonville, AR
Music connected to Bentonville
About Bentonville
- • Country singer Iris DeMent, known for her folk style, was born in Bentonville.
- • Walmart, the world's largest retailer, was founded in Bentonville by Sam Walton.
- • The Butterfield Overland Mail route in 1858 established Bentonville as a transportation hub.
- • Bentonville is home to a thriving, albeit quirky, art car scene.
- • A devastating fire in 1863 nearly destroyed the town during the Civil War.
- • It was named for Missouri Senator Thomas Hart Benton and incorporated in 1873.
- • With over 57,000 people, it is one of Arkansas's fastest-growing cities.
- • The town sits at 1,270 feet, offering scenic Ozark Mountain views.
- • Retail and related support industries dominate the economy thanks to Walmart.
- • Bentonville offers a blend of small-town charm and big-city amenities.
- • The Northwest Arkansas Naturals, a minor league team, play nearby in Springdale.
- • John Daly won the 1994 B.C. Open, one of his most famous victories, nearby.
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