Benton (Middleburg, Virginia)

Benton, also known as Spring Hill, is a house in Loudoun County, Virginia, near Middleburg. The house was built by William Benton, a brickmaker and builder, around 1831. Benton had made a journey to Wales to collect an inheritance shortly after 1822 and there saw a house that he admired and wished to replicate on his own lands. He called the house "Spring Hill."

Description

The two-story house is a Federal style structure with five bays and a center hall. Wings of three bays flank the main block. The first floor windows have been altered from six-over-six sash windows to French windows with sills close to the floor. The main entrance features double doors with sidelights and a fanlight above, which are also twentieth century alterations. The present entry replaced a small portico. The center second floor window was probably changed at this time as well, along with the dormers on the wings. The rear elevation is closer to the original. The interior is one room deep with large rooms flanking the center hall, which contains the stairs. The interior woodwork is largely original and is noteworthy.

Peter Benton

Dr. Peter Benton is a fictional character that was a regular on the television series ER for its first eight seasons and appeared in two episodes of the show's final season. He was played by Eriq La Salle. Benton was often portrayed as arrogant and irritable, but is nevertheless an exceptionally talented surgeon who is passionate about medicine. It is also revealed that he and fellow emergency room physician Mark Greene had attended medical school together. Benton's last appearance as a series regular was in the Season 8 episode "I'll Be Home For Christmas". La Salle's removal from the opening credits as an ongoing regular was in the 11th episode of season 8; however, Benton appeared in the credits of the 15th episode of season 8, in which he is shown talking to Elizabeth Corday, and the 21st episode, in which he appears at Mark Greene's funeral. He also appears later in season 15.

Casting

Although Benton was an original character, according to an interview La Salle gave in 1997, he was cast late in the role, after the first season had already started filming. He recalled, "I was surprisingly calm. When casting waits that long, they're basically waiting for someone to come in and take the role. I was ready and completely focused. I came into the office with a stethoscope and surgical greens I had left over from The Human Factor [a series on which he'd previously performed]. When I left, I wanted them to say 'That's Dr. Benton'". Within three days of his audition, La Salle was offered the role of Dr. Benton.

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SJSD Board of Education recognizes Benton Basketball players at March meeting

News-Press Now 25 Mar 2025
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph School District Board of Education gathered for its March meeting on Monday night ... .
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The Paducah Sun 25 Mar 2025
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New York Observer 25 Mar 2025
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Benton basketball finishes season with two second-place finishes

News-Press Now 24 Mar 2025
A historic season for the southside of St. Joseph saw both the Benton girls and boys basketball teams capture runner-up finishes in Class 4 ... .
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Benton County marriage licenses issued March 13-19

NWA Online 24 Mar 2025
The following marriage license applications were recorded March 13-19 in the Benton County Clerk's Office ... .
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Benton County Restaurant Inspections

NWA Online 24 Mar 2025
Violations marked as priority contribute directly to the elimination, prevention or reduction in the hazards associated with foodborne illness ... .
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Ricky ‘Rick’ Benton

Charles City Press 24 Mar 2025
Ricky “RickBenton, 60, of Oelwein, formerly Charles City, passed away Thursday, March 20, 2025 at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center in Waterloo surrounded by his loving family.
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Vashon survives the storm of adversity, surges past Benton for 16th state championship

St Louis Post-Dispatch 23 Mar 2025
The Wolverines overcame an uncharacteristically slow start and roared past St. Joseph Benton 81-45 in the Class 4 championship ... .
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Legally speaking: Computer program takes on court reporter role in Benton County court

NWA Online 23 Mar 2025
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Benton County Quorum Court considers supporting state legislation allowing sales tax revenue reallocation

NWA Online 23 Mar 2025
BENTONVILLE -- The Benton County Quorum Court will consider throwing its weight behind proposed state legislation to try to get a bigger share of sales tax revenue for the county ... .
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Divorces granted Feb. 27-March 5 in Washington, Benton counties

NWA Online 23 Mar 2025
The following divorces granted were recorded March 13-19 in the Benton and Washington county clerks' offices ... .
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Benton boys basketball outlasts Logan-Rogersville; Doniphan girls hoops advances to Class 4 title game

Columbia Missourian 22 Mar 2025
Vashon boys basketball dominated Potosi 90-30 in a Class 4 semifinal at Mizzou Arena, and more MSHSAA basketball results from Friday ... .
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