Historic Downtown Benham Walking Tour
Downtown Benham is a trove of architectural and historical treasures. In 1909, Wisconsin
Steel Corporation/International Harvester Company began building the coal town of
Benham, KY for its employees and their families. Buildings were erected for local
businesses, education, healthcare, entertainment, churches, and residences.
International Harvester began selling the buildings and homes in the early 1960s when
the coal industry faced economic and technological changes. In 1961, the company incorporated
Benham with a mayor and city council. In l984 most of Benham was placed on the National
Register of Historic Places.
Download our self-guided walking map and see for yourself the best of historic downtown
Benham.
