Benbow, Missouri
Unincorporated community in Missouri, U.S.
Benbow is an unincorporated community in Marion County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.[1]
History
Benbow was originally called Midway, and under the latter name was laid out in 1862.[2] A post office called Benbow was established in 1865, and remained in operation until 1906.[3] The identity of namesake Benbow has been lost.[2]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benbow, Missouri
- ^ a b "Marion County Place Names, 1928–1945". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 3, 2016.
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Municipalities and communities of Marion County, Missouri, United States
County seat: Palmyra
- Hannibal‡
- Monroe City‡
- Palmyra
- Philadelphia
communities
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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39°54′54″N 91°44′39″W / 39.91500°N 91.74417°W / 39.91500; -91.74417
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