Kentucky Secretary of State
Michael G. Adams

Benton, Kentucky

Class (effective Jan 1, 2015)	Home Rule
Class (ending Dec 31, 2014)	4
Status	Active
Incorporated	1845-01-11
County	Marshall
Area Development District	Purchase Area Development District
County Seat	Yes
Form of Government	Mayor - Council
Type of Election (City officials)	Non-Partisan
City Waives Primary Election (City officials)	Yes
Time Zone	Central
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Notes: Named for Thomas Hart Benton, U.S. Senator from Missouri.
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Mayor	Rita Dotson
Meeting Times	3rd Mon 5:00pm
Office Hours	Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:00pm

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For more information about Benton contact the Department for Local Government

Population Estimates

2022: 4,762 2021: 4,772 2020: 4,757 2019: 4,463 2018: 4,484
2017: 4,504 2016: 4,504 2015: 4,446 2014: 4,435 2013: 4,486
2012: 4,512 2011: 4,526 2010: 4,533 1998: 4,164 1997: 4,128
1996: 4,124 1995: 4,085 1994: 4,043 1993: 4,021 1992: 3,974
1991: 3,945 1990: 3,899

U.S. Decennial Census

2010: 4,349 2000: 4,197 1990: 3,899 1980: 3,700 1970: 3,652

Current Filings (KRS 81.045 to present date)
Search Results: 124

Date Filed Type Ordinance Map Status Notes
2025-06-17 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 25-06-05 UNMAPPABLE Corner of Sailboat Drive and Karen Street owned by Casey Noel Griffith f/k/a Casey Noel Hendrickson .42 acres
2023-06-13 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 23-05-03 MAPPABLE Tract of land located west of Riverside Drive and US 641: 7.938 acres.
2022-12-28 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 22-12-01 MAPPABLE Jezik & David Tract located on Bent Creek Drive: 22.19 acres
2022-10-04 Correction of Electronic File 22-06-04 MAPPABLE Correction received & forwarded to the state mapping office this date.
2022-09-28 Correction of Electronic File 22-06-04 MAPPABLE Correction received & forwarded to the state mapping office this date.
2022-09-21 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 22-06-04 MAPPABLE portion of Country Club Subdivision & the BIM Real Estate Subdivision lying on the south side of Town Creek, east of Golf Course Road, west of Fairway Drive & Championship Road: 21.19 acres
2022-03-28 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 22-02-02 MAPPABLE Jezik & David Tracts located along Bent Creek Drive. Tract 1: 1.0 acres. Tract 2: 1.0 acres.
2021-10-26 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 21-10-02 MAPPABLE Dotson Tract located west of US 641: 2.42 acres
2020-07-22 Correction of Declaration
(TIFF) (PDF) pursuant to HB 331 (2014) Corrects Reclassification Statement filed July 29, 2014. City conducts non-partisan elections for city officials; city waives primary elections for city officials.
2020-05-21 Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2019: 4,463
2020-05-21 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 20-05-01 MAPPABLE Tract known as the South Marshall Middle School Property located on the north side of US 641: 50.65 acres
2019-05-23 Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2018: 4,469
2019-05-10 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 19-02-03 MAPPABLE Two tracts along US 641 known as Southwest One Industrial Park. Tract 1: 245.078 acres. Tract 2: 47.799 acres.
2018-05-24 Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2017: 4,499
2018-05-21 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 18-05-01 MAPPABLE Tract located north of Ky 58 on the east side of US 641 Bypass: 1.46 acres
2017-05-02 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 17-04-01 MAPPABLE Sloan and Brooks Tracts: Pinewood Drive (2.782 acres)
2016-12-13 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 16-06-01 MAPPABLE Restates the location of parcels annexed by city ordinance dated June 22, 1982. Tract 1: 48.891 acres; Tract 2: 21.191 acres; Tract 3: 8.931 acres; Tract 5: 23.348 acres. Area covered by Tract 4 partially annexed in 1980; remainder annexed in 1986. This resolution confirms the descriptions & plats for Clarifying Resolutions 09-08-01 & 09-09-01 accurately state the location of Parcel 4 in the 1982 ordinance.
2016-12-13 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 16-11-01 MAPPABLE Rescinds Resolution 09-10-02, Resolution 15-08-02, Resolution 15-10-01, & Resolution 16-08-01 and confirms Resolution 16-06-01 is an accurate depiction of areas annexed by an ordinance approved by the city on June 22, 1982.
2016-12-13 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) dated June 22, 1982 MAPPABLE Annexes five tracts in various locations
2016-06-10 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 16-03-01 MAPPABLE Hill & Darnell Tract: Colonial Drive (1.234 acres)
2016-06-10 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 16-03-02 MAPPABLE Sunset Drive & Forest Drive Tract: 8.946 acres
2016-05-25 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 16-02-01 MAPPABLE Corridor Tract extends from South Main Street (US 641) to Ky 58 west of Benton: 99.621 acres
2016-05-19 Population Estimate U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2015: 4,357
2016-05-03 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 16-01-01 MAPPABLE A portion of the Dogtown Road Corridor: 2.578 acres
2016-03-21 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 15-10-02 MAPPABLE Finalized Intent Ordinance dated June 19, 1989. Edwards Tract: Ky 58 (2.911 acres)
2016-02-22 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 15-12-02 MAPPABLE Howell Tract: Hickory Ridge Subdivision, Bent Creek Drive (3.999 acres)
2016-01-13 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 15-10-01 MAPPABLE Tracts owned by Benton Public Properties Corporation: US 641 Bypass (34.495 acres)
2016-01-13 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 15-08-03 MAPPABLE Tract of land along West 24th Street: 10.674 acres
2016-01-13 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) dated June 22, 1982 MAPPABLE Duplicate Filing. Five Tracts.
2016-01-13 Clarifying Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 15-10-01 MAPPABLE Clarifies the location of Tract 1 in Annexation Ordinance dated June 22, 1982, & Resolution 09-10-02: 23.728 acres.
2015-10-29 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 15-07-01 MAPPABLE Tract located along Merrywood Drive, south of Merrywood Sudivision No. 2, and north of South Merrywood Subdivision: 5.449 acres
2015-09-09 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 15-07-02 (Res) MAPPABLE Restates the location of an Annexation Ordinance dated July 20, 1976 (Tract 2)
2015-09-09 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 15-08-01 MAPPABLE Willow Creek Estates: Cox Creek Drive (4.781 acres)
2015-09-09 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) dated July 20, 1976 (Tract 1) MAPPABLE Restates portion of KRS 81.045 filing by adding Tract 1 of an ordinance omitted on original submission. West Oaks Subdivision: 33.742 acres.
2015-09-09 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 15-07-01 (Res) MAPPABLE Restates the location of an Annexation Ordinance dated July 20, 1976 (Tract 1)
2015-09-09 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) dated July 20, 1976 (Tract 2) MAPPABLE Restates portion of KRS 81.045 filing by adding Tract 2 of an ordinance omitted on original submission. Northgate Shopping Center: 4.796 acres.
2015-09-09 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) dated October 18, 1977 MAPPABLE Restates portion of KRS 81.045 filing by adding ordinance omitted on orginal submission. West Addition to Merrywood Subdivision: 11.989 acres.
2015-09-09 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 15-07-04 (Res) MAPPABLE Restates the location of an Annexation Ordinance dated October 18, 1977
2015-09-09 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 15-08-02 MAPPABLE John Rudd Property & Cope Road: 2.689 acres
2015-09-09 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 15-08-01 (Res) MAPPABLE Clarifies the location of an Annexation Ordinance dated February 1, 1960, on the city's KRS 81.045 filing.
2015-09-09 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) dated February 1, 1960 MAPPABLE Haltom Tract: 43.295 acres
2015-05-21 Population (2010) Population Total per 2010 U.S. Decennial Census: 4,349
2014-07-29 Declaration
(TIFF) (PDF) pursuant to HB 331 (2014) Acknowledgment of Reclassification (Home Rule), Statement of Form of Government (Mayor-Council), Name of City, & Year of Incorporation
2013-05-15 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 13-2-4 MAPPABLE Henson Tract: US 641 Bypass (2.9 acres)
2012-10-01 Notification of Vacancy City Council Member
2010-07-02 Reaffirms & Restates Prior Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 10-06-01 MAPPABLE Tract located south of Ky 58: 41.984 acres
2010-05-20 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 10-04-01 MAPPABLE Restates annexation of Bohannon Rd r/o/w for ordinance dated May 15, 1989 & Resolution 09-10-06.
2010-05-20 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 10-05-01 MAPPABLE Lot 1, Hopkins Tract: between Slickback Rd & US 641 Bypass (5.99 acres)
2009-12-30 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-12-03 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 98-12-09.
2009-12-30 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 98-12-09 MAPPABLE Riley Tracts aka Hickory Ridge Subdivision: Bent Creek Dr (0.665a, 2.004a, & 2.003a)
2009-12-30 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 08-09-03 MAPPABLE Tract owned by Marshall County Public Hospital District Corporation: Old Symsonia Rd (31.077a)
2009-12-30 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-11-13 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 08-09-03.
2009-12-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 98-12-07 MAPPABLE Southwinds Subdivision: US 641 & south r/o/w of Cope Road (17.817 acres)
2009-12-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-12-01 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 98-12-07.
2009-12-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 98-12-10 MAPPABLE Bent Creek Subdivision: Bent Creek Drive & Wedgewood Lane (10.145a & 9.926a)
2009-12-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-12-04 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 98-12-10.
2009-12-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 98-12-08 MAPPABLE Bennett Tract: Bent Creek Drive (9.893 acres)
2009-12-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-12-02 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 98-12-08.
2009-12-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 05-03-01 MAPPABLE Salvatore Tract: Minor Subdivision Plat, Tract A-2 (1.455 acres)
2009-12-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-12-06 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 05-03-01.
2009-12-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 08-11-02 MAPPABLE Hudson Tract: southeasterly of the Merrywood East Sudivision (0.127 acres)
2009-12-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-12-10 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 08-11-02.
2009-12-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 01-03-02 MAPPABLE Bent Creek, Unit 3, Tract: 21.168 acres
2009-12-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-12-05 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 01-03-02.
2009-12-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 05-12-02 MAPPABLE Beard & Phillips Tract: adjoins Southland Estates Subdivision (4.719 acres)
2009-12-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-12-07 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 05-12-02.
2009-12-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 07-08-01 MAPPABLE Beanie's BP, LLC, Tract: east side of Slickback Road (2.152 acres)
2009-12-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-12-08 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 07-08-01.
2009-12-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 08-09-02 MAPPABLE Riley Tracts: south of Bent Creek Drive (5.073 acres)
2009-12-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-12-09 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 08-09-02.
2009-11-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 94-05-02 MAPPABLE Northern five lots of Elizabeth Vaughn Subdivision: US 58 (5.480 acres)
2009-11-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 95-05-03 MAPPABLE Tracts located on the east side of Julian Carroll Parkway: 8.435 acres & 3.547 acres
2009-11-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-11-06 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 94-05-02.
2009-11-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-11-07 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 95-05-03.
2009-11-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) August 21, 1989 MAPPABLE East side of Ky 1311 (Slickback Rd) & south side of Church Grove Rd (aka Hitte Rd): 24.871a.
2009-11-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-11-04 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated August 21, 1989.
2009-11-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) November 19, 1990 MAPPABLE Certain lots in Colonel Acres Subdivision: Colonial Drive (21.665 acres)
2009-11-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-11-05 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated November 19, 1990.
2009-11-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 95-05-04 MAPPABLE Goheen Girls Subdivision: east of US 641 (11.906 acres)
2009-11-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-11-08 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 95-05-04.
2009-11-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) July 17, 1989 MAPPABLE Tract 1: Forest Hills Subdivision (33.478a). Tract 2: north Kyabram Subdivision (16.424a).
2009-11-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-11-03 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated July 17, 1989.
2009-11-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 95-05-05 MAPPABLE Southland Estates Subdivision: north side of Cope Road (8.166 acres)
2009-11-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-11-09 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 95-05-05.
2009-11-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 95-11-01 MAPPABLE Four Tracts: Country Club Fairways Subdivision (74.181a; 0.639a; 1.260a; & 3.0a)
2009-11-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-11-10 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 95-11-01.
2009-11-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 98-12-05 MAPPABLE Sunset Woods Subdivision: south side of Ky 408 (3.823 acres)
2009-11-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-11-11 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 98-12-05.
2009-11-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 98-12-06 MAPPABLE David Tract: south of Championship Drive (3.091 acres)
2009-11-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-11-12 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 98-12-06.
2009-10-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) April 18, 1988 MAPPABLE Tract located west of Dogtown Rd & north of Oak Grove Circle: 1.492 acres.
2009-10-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-10-05 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated April 18, 1988.
2009-10-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) June 22, 1982 MAPPABLE Five Tracts: 25.161a; 21.191a; 8.931a; & 23.348a. Tract 4 previously annexed.
2009-10-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-10-02 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated June 22, 1982.
2009-10-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) November 16, 1982 MAPPABLE Tract located at the intersection of Merrywood Drive & Oakwood Avenue: 17.629 acres
2009-10-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-10-03 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated November 16, 1982.
2009-10-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) July 27, 1987 MAPPABLE Tract 1: north side of Oak Level Rd (4.316a). Tract 2: south side of Jackson Starks Cem Rd (5.115a).
2009-10-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-10-04 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated July 27, 1987.
2009-10-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) May 15, 1989 MAPPABLE Three Tracts: 1.012 acres; 7.012 acres; & 14.439 acres.
2009-10-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-10-06 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated May 15, 1989.
2009-10-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) June 19, 1989 MAPPABLE Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9 of South Merrywood Subdivision: 7.980 acres.
2009-10-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-10-07 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated June 19, 1989.
2009-10-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 07-06-05 MAPPABLE Central Church of Christ of Benton, Inc., Tract: east side of Ky 58, aka Mayfield Highway (14.798a).
2009-10-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-10-09 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 07-06-05.
2009-10-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 01-03-01 MAPPABLE First United Methodist Church Tract: adjoins Merrywood & South Merrywood Subdivisions (13.288a).
2009-10-23 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-10-08 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 01-03-01.
2009-10-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 99-09-03 MAPPABLE Walmart Stores East, Inc., Tract: Ky 348 at the Purchase Parkway (18.7057 acres).
2009-10-23 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-10-01 MAPPABLE Emerald Hills Subdivision Tract: east side of Bent Creek Drive (11.111 acres)
2009-10-02 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) November 17, 1986 MAPPABLE Six Tracts: 1.041 acres; 20.406 acres; 0.887 acres; 39.852 acres; 9.802 acres; & 9.348 acres
2009-10-02 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-09-01 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated November 17, 1986.
2009-09-21 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) September 4, 1984 MAPPABLE east side of KY 1445 (Dogtown Rd) on the south side of Longview II subdivision: 8.342 acres
2009-09-21 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-08-02 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated September 4, 1984.
2009-08-26 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) January 16, 1979 MAPPABLE north of Clark's River & west of US 641: 4.586 acres
2009-08-26 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-08-03 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated January 16, 1979.
2009-08-26 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) March 3, 1980 MAPPABLE Two Parcels: Lynn Nelson Rd (52.566 acres) & Ivey Rd (45.005 acres)
2009-08-26 Resolution
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-08-01 MAPPABLE Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated March 3, 1980.
2009-07-30 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 09-07-01 MAPPABLE Cothran Tract: west on Ky 58 (9.52 acres)
2001-01-30 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 00-01-01 MAPPABLE Duplicate Filing
2001-01-30 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 2000-05-01 MAPPABLE Duplicate Filing
2001-01-30 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 00-06-05 MAPPABLE Duplicate Filing
2001-01-16 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 00-01-01 MAPPABLE Marshall County Cooperative Extension Service property
2001-01-16 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 2000-05-01 MAPPABLE Doug Dotson, Rita Dotdon, Jerry English, Bonnie English, Johnny Carter, Kenna Carter, Terry Holt, Carolyb Holt, James Kip Phillips, Carolyn Phillips, Don Frizzell, Pat Frizzell, Roy Riley, Jennifer Riley, Doug Galyen, Jane Galyen, Jerry Austin and Paula Austin Properties
2001-01-16 Annexation
(TIFF) (PDF) 00-06-05 MAPPABLE 4 tracts of land
1981-07-16 KRS 81.045 Filing
(TIFF) (PDF) MAPPABLE KRS 81.045 Filing

2022: 4,762	2021: 4,772	2020: 4,757	2019: 4,463	2018: 4,484
2017: 4,504	2016: 4,504	2015: 4,446	2014: 4,435	2013: 4,486
2012: 4,512	2011: 4,526	2010: 4,533	1998: 4,164	1997: 4,128
1996: 4,124	1995: 4,085	1994: 4,043	1993: 4,021	1992: 3,974
1991: 3,945	1990: 3,899

Date Filed	Type	Ordinance	Map Status	Notes
2025-06-17	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	25-06-05	UNMAPPABLE	Corner of Sailboat Drive and Karen Street owned by Casey Noel Griffith f/k/a Casey Noel Hendrickson .42 acres
2023-06-13	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	23-05-03	MAPPABLE	Tract of land located west of Riverside Drive and US 641: 7.938 acres.
2022-12-28	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	22-12-01	MAPPABLE	Jezik & David Tract located on Bent Creek Drive: 22.19 acres
2022-10-04	Correction of Electronic File	22-06-04	MAPPABLE	Correction received & forwarded to the state mapping office this date.
2022-09-28	Correction of Electronic File	22-06-04	MAPPABLE	Correction received & forwarded to the state mapping office this date.
2022-09-21	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	22-06-04	MAPPABLE	portion of Country Club Subdivision & the BIM Real Estate Subdivision lying on the south side of Town Creek, east of Golf Course Road, west of Fairway Drive & Championship Road: 21.19 acres
2022-03-28	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	22-02-02	MAPPABLE	Jezik & David Tracts located along Bent Creek Drive. Tract 1: 1.0 acres. Tract 2: 1.0 acres.
2021-10-26	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	21-10-02	MAPPABLE	Dotson Tract located west of US 641: 2.42 acres
2020-07-22	Correction of Declaration (TIFF) (PDF)	pursuant to HB 331 (2014)		Corrects Reclassification Statement filed July 29, 2014. City conducts non-partisan elections for city officials; city waives primary elections for city officials.
2020-05-21	Population Estimate			U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2019: 4,463
2020-05-21	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	20-05-01	MAPPABLE	Tract known as the South Marshall Middle School Property located on the north side of US 641: 50.65 acres
2019-05-23	Population Estimate			U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2018: 4,469
2019-05-10	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	19-02-03	MAPPABLE	Two tracts along US 641 known as Southwest One Industrial Park. Tract 1: 245.078 acres. Tract 2: 47.799 acres.
2018-05-24	Population Estimate			U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2017: 4,499
2018-05-21	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	18-05-01	MAPPABLE	Tract located north of Ky 58 on the east side of US 641 Bypass: 1.46 acres
2017-05-02	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	17-04-01	MAPPABLE	Sloan and Brooks Tracts: Pinewood Drive (2.782 acres)
2016-12-13	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	16-06-01	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of parcels annexed by city ordinance dated June 22, 1982. Tract 1: 48.891 acres; Tract 2: 21.191 acres; Tract 3: 8.931 acres; Tract 5: 23.348 acres. Area covered by Tract 4 partially annexed in 1980; remainder annexed in 1986. This resolution confirms the descriptions & plats for Clarifying Resolutions 09-08-01 & 09-09-01 accurately state the location of Parcel 4 in the 1982 ordinance.
2016-12-13	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	16-11-01	MAPPABLE	Rescinds Resolution 09-10-02, Resolution 15-08-02, Resolution 15-10-01, & Resolution 16-08-01 and confirms Resolution 16-06-01 is an accurate depiction of areas annexed by an ordinance approved by the city on June 22, 1982.
2016-12-13	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	dated June 22, 1982	MAPPABLE	Annexes five tracts in various locations
2016-06-10	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	16-03-01	MAPPABLE	Hill & Darnell Tract: Colonial Drive (1.234 acres)
2016-06-10	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	16-03-02	MAPPABLE	Sunset Drive & Forest Drive Tract: 8.946 acres
2016-05-25	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	16-02-01	MAPPABLE	Corridor Tract extends from South Main Street (US 641) to Ky 58 west of Benton: 99.621 acres
2016-05-19	Population Estimate			U. S. Census Bureau Population Estimate as of July 1, 2015: 4,357
2016-05-03	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	16-01-01	MAPPABLE	A portion of the Dogtown Road Corridor: 2.578 acres
2016-03-21	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	15-10-02	MAPPABLE	Finalized Intent Ordinance dated June 19, 1989. Edwards Tract: Ky 58 (2.911 acres)
2016-02-22	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	15-12-02	MAPPABLE	Howell Tract: Hickory Ridge Subdivision, Bent Creek Drive (3.999 acres)
2016-01-13	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	15-10-01	MAPPABLE	Tracts owned by Benton Public Properties Corporation: US 641 Bypass (34.495 acres)
2016-01-13	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	15-08-03	MAPPABLE	Tract of land along West 24th Street: 10.674 acres
2016-01-13	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	dated June 22, 1982	MAPPABLE	Duplicate Filing. Five Tracts.
2016-01-13	Clarifying Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	15-10-01	MAPPABLE	Clarifies the location of Tract 1 in Annexation Ordinance dated June 22, 1982, & Resolution 09-10-02: 23.728 acres.
2015-10-29	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	15-07-01	MAPPABLE	Tract located along Merrywood Drive, south of Merrywood Sudivision No. 2, and north of South Merrywood Subdivision: 5.449 acres
2015-09-09	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	15-07-02 (Res)	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of an Annexation Ordinance dated July 20, 1976 (Tract 2)
2015-09-09	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	15-08-01	MAPPABLE	Willow Creek Estates: Cox Creek Drive (4.781 acres)
2015-09-09	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	dated July 20, 1976 (Tract 1)	MAPPABLE	Restates portion of KRS 81.045 filing by adding Tract 1 of an ordinance omitted on original submission. West Oaks Subdivision: 33.742 acres.
2015-09-09	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	15-07-01 (Res)	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of an Annexation Ordinance dated July 20, 1976 (Tract 1)
2015-09-09	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	dated July 20, 1976 (Tract 2)	MAPPABLE	Restates portion of KRS 81.045 filing by adding Tract 2 of an ordinance omitted on original submission. Northgate Shopping Center: 4.796 acres.
2015-09-09	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	dated October 18, 1977	MAPPABLE	Restates portion of KRS 81.045 filing by adding ordinance omitted on orginal submission. West Addition to Merrywood Subdivision: 11.989 acres.
2015-09-09	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	15-07-04 (Res)	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of an Annexation Ordinance dated October 18, 1977
2015-09-09	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	15-08-02	MAPPABLE	John Rudd Property & Cope Road: 2.689 acres
2015-09-09	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	15-08-01 (Res)	MAPPABLE	Clarifies the location of an Annexation Ordinance dated February 1, 1960, on the city's KRS 81.045 filing.
2015-09-09	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	dated February 1, 1960	MAPPABLE	Haltom Tract: 43.295 acres
2015-05-21	Population (2010)			Population Total per 2010 U.S. Decennial Census: 4,349
2014-07-29	Declaration (TIFF) (PDF)	pursuant to HB 331 (2014)		Acknowledgment of Reclassification (Home Rule), Statement of Form of Government (Mayor-Council), Name of City, & Year of Incorporation
2013-05-15	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	13-2-4	MAPPABLE	Henson Tract: US 641 Bypass (2.9 acres)
2012-10-01	Notification of Vacancy			City Council Member
2010-07-02	Reaffirms & Restates Prior Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	10-06-01	MAPPABLE	Tract located south of Ky 58: 41.984 acres
2010-05-20	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	10-04-01	MAPPABLE	Restates annexation of Bohannon Rd r/o/w for ordinance dated May 15, 1989 & Resolution 09-10-06.
2010-05-20	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	10-05-01	MAPPABLE	Lot 1, Hopkins Tract: between Slickback Rd & US 641 Bypass (5.99 acres)
2009-12-30	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-12-03	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 98-12-09.
2009-12-30	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	98-12-09	MAPPABLE	Riley Tracts aka Hickory Ridge Subdivision: Bent Creek Dr (0.665a, 2.004a, & 2.003a)
2009-12-30	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	08-09-03	MAPPABLE	Tract owned by Marshall County Public Hospital District Corporation: Old Symsonia Rd (31.077a)
2009-12-30	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-11-13	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 08-09-03.
2009-12-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	98-12-07	MAPPABLE	Southwinds Subdivision: US 641 & south r/o/w of Cope Road (17.817 acres)
2009-12-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-12-01	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 98-12-07.
2009-12-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	98-12-10	MAPPABLE	Bent Creek Subdivision: Bent Creek Drive & Wedgewood Lane (10.145a & 9.926a)
2009-12-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-12-04	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 98-12-10.
2009-12-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	98-12-08	MAPPABLE	Bennett Tract: Bent Creek Drive (9.893 acres)
2009-12-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-12-02	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 98-12-08.
2009-12-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	05-03-01	MAPPABLE	Salvatore Tract: Minor Subdivision Plat, Tract A-2 (1.455 acres)
2009-12-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-12-06	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 05-03-01.
2009-12-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	08-11-02	MAPPABLE	Hudson Tract: southeasterly of the Merrywood East Sudivision (0.127 acres)
2009-12-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-12-10	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 08-11-02.
2009-12-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	01-03-02	MAPPABLE	Bent Creek, Unit 3, Tract: 21.168 acres
2009-12-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-12-05	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 01-03-02.
2009-12-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	05-12-02	MAPPABLE	Beard & Phillips Tract: adjoins Southland Estates Subdivision (4.719 acres)
2009-12-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-12-07	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 05-12-02.
2009-12-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	07-08-01	MAPPABLE	Beanie's BP, LLC, Tract: east side of Slickback Road (2.152 acres)
2009-12-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-12-08	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 07-08-01.
2009-12-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	08-09-02	MAPPABLE	Riley Tracts: south of Bent Creek Drive (5.073 acres)
2009-12-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-12-09	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 08-09-02.
2009-11-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	94-05-02	MAPPABLE	Northern five lots of Elizabeth Vaughn Subdivision: US 58 (5.480 acres)
2009-11-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	95-05-03	MAPPABLE	Tracts located on the east side of Julian Carroll Parkway: 8.435 acres & 3.547 acres
2009-11-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-11-06	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 94-05-02.
2009-11-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-11-07	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 95-05-03.
2009-11-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	August 21, 1989	MAPPABLE	East side of Ky 1311 (Slickback Rd) & south side of Church Grove Rd (aka Hitte Rd): 24.871a.
2009-11-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-11-04	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated August 21, 1989.
2009-11-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	November 19, 1990	MAPPABLE	Certain lots in Colonel Acres Subdivision: Colonial Drive (21.665 acres)
2009-11-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-11-05	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated November 19, 1990.
2009-11-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	95-05-04	MAPPABLE	Goheen Girls Subdivision: east of US 641 (11.906 acres)
2009-11-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-11-08	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 95-05-04.
2009-11-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	July 17, 1989	MAPPABLE	Tract 1: Forest Hills Subdivision (33.478a). Tract 2: north Kyabram Subdivision (16.424a).
2009-11-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-11-03	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated July 17, 1989.
2009-11-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	95-05-05	MAPPABLE	Southland Estates Subdivision: north side of Cope Road (8.166 acres)
2009-11-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-11-09	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 95-05-05.
2009-11-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	95-11-01	MAPPABLE	Four Tracts: Country Club Fairways Subdivision (74.181a; 0.639a; 1.260a; & 3.0a)
2009-11-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-11-10	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 95-11-01.
2009-11-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	98-12-05	MAPPABLE	Sunset Woods Subdivision: south side of Ky 408 (3.823 acres)
2009-11-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-11-11	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 98-12-05.
2009-11-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	98-12-06	MAPPABLE	David Tract: south of Championship Drive (3.091 acres)
2009-11-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-11-12	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 98-12-06.
2009-10-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	April 18, 1988	MAPPABLE	Tract located west of Dogtown Rd & north of Oak Grove Circle: 1.492 acres.
2009-10-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-10-05	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated April 18, 1988.
2009-10-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	June 22, 1982	MAPPABLE	Five Tracts: 25.161a; 21.191a; 8.931a; & 23.348a. Tract 4 previously annexed.
2009-10-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-10-02	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated June 22, 1982.
2009-10-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	November 16, 1982	MAPPABLE	Tract located at the intersection of Merrywood Drive & Oakwood Avenue: 17.629 acres
2009-10-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-10-03	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated November 16, 1982.
2009-10-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	July 27, 1987	MAPPABLE	Tract 1: north side of Oak Level Rd (4.316a). Tract 2: south side of Jackson Starks Cem Rd (5.115a).
2009-10-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-10-04	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated July 27, 1987.
2009-10-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	May 15, 1989	MAPPABLE	Three Tracts: 1.012 acres; 7.012 acres; & 14.439 acres.
2009-10-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-10-06	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated May 15, 1989.
2009-10-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	June 19, 1989	MAPPABLE	Lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, & 9 of South Merrywood Subdivision: 7.980 acres.
2009-10-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-10-07	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated June 19, 1989.
2009-10-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	07-06-05	MAPPABLE	Central Church of Christ of Benton, Inc., Tract: east side of Ky 58, aka Mayfield Highway (14.798a).
2009-10-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-10-09	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 07-06-05.
2009-10-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	01-03-01	MAPPABLE	First United Methodist Church Tract: adjoins Merrywood & South Merrywood Subdivisions (13.288a).
2009-10-23	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-10-08	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance 01-03-01.
2009-10-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	99-09-03	MAPPABLE	Walmart Stores East, Inc., Tract: Ky 348 at the Purchase Parkway (18.7057 acres).
2009-10-23	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	09-10-01	MAPPABLE	Emerald Hills Subdivision Tract: east side of Bent Creek Drive (11.111 acres)
2009-10-02	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	November 17, 1986	MAPPABLE	Six Tracts: 1.041 acres; 20.406 acres; 0.887 acres; 39.852 acres; 9.802 acres; & 9.348 acres
2009-10-02	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-09-01	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated November 17, 1986.
2009-09-21	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	September 4, 1984	MAPPABLE	east side of KY 1445 (Dogtown Rd) on the south side of Longview II subdivision: 8.342 acres
2009-09-21	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-08-02	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated September 4, 1984.
2009-08-26	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	January 16, 1979	MAPPABLE	north of Clark's River & west of US 641: 4.586 acres
2009-08-26	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-08-03	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated January 16, 1979.
2009-08-26	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	March 3, 1980	MAPPABLE	Two Parcels: Lynn Nelson Rd (52.566 acres) & Ivey Rd (45.005 acres)
2009-08-26	Resolution (TIFF) (PDF)	09-08-01	MAPPABLE	Restates the location of Annexation Ordinance dated March 3, 1980.
2009-07-30	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	09-07-01	MAPPABLE	Cothran Tract: west on Ky 58 (9.52 acres)
2001-01-30	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	00-01-01	MAPPABLE	Duplicate Filing
2001-01-30	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	2000-05-01	MAPPABLE	Duplicate Filing
2001-01-30	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	00-06-05	MAPPABLE	Duplicate Filing
2001-01-16	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	00-01-01	MAPPABLE	Marshall County Cooperative Extension Service property
2001-01-16	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	2000-05-01	MAPPABLE	Doug Dotson, Rita Dotdon, Jerry English, Bonnie English, Johnny Carter, Kenna Carter, Terry Holt, Carolyb Holt, James Kip Phillips, Carolyn Phillips, Don Frizzell, Pat Frizzell, Roy Riley, Jennifer Riley, Doug Galyen, Jane Galyen, Jerry Austin and Paula Austin Properties
2001-01-16	Annexation (TIFF) (PDF)	00-06-05	MAPPABLE	4 tracts of land
1981-07-16	KRS 81.045 Filing (TIFF) (PDF)		MAPPABLE	KRS 81.045 Filing

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