The Richard Benton House is a historic building located in the West End of Davenport, Iowa, United States. The combination Italianate and Greek Revival house was typical of Davenport's pre-Civil War architecture.[2] The earliest known occupant of the house was Richard Benton who lived here from about 1872 to 1895. Benton owned a livery and stable. Eventually his son Charles joined him in the business. The residence has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1983.[1]

Richard Benton House
Richard Benton House is located in Iowa
Richard Benton House
Richard Benton House is located in the United States
Richard Benton House
Location2204 and 2210 W. 3rd St.
Davenport, Iowa
Coordinates41°31′22″N 90°34′36″W / 41.52278°N 90.57667°W / 41.52278; -90.57667
Arealess than one acre
Built1855
Architectural styleItalianate
Greek Revival
MPSDavenport MRA
NRHP reference No.83002399 [1]
Added to NRHPJuly 7, 1983

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  1. ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. March 13, 2009.
  2. ^ Martha Bowers; Marlys Svendsen-Roesler. "Richard Benton House". National Park Service. Retrieved 2014-11-01. with photo