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Benton County Circuit Court
Benton County Courthouse
706 E 5th St, #37
Fowler, IN 47944
706 E 5th St, #37
Fowler, IN 47944
Phone: 765-884-0930
Fax: 765-884-0322
Fax: 765-884-0322
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