Benbow, Missouri Explained

Benbow is an unincorporated community in Marion County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

Benbow was originally called Midway, and under the latter name was laid out in 1862.[1] A post office called Benbow was established in 1865, and remained in operation until 1906.[2] The identity of namesake Benbow has been lost.

References

39.915°N -91.7442°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marion County Place Names, 1928–1945 . The State Historical Society of Missouri . November 3, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070655/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_marion.html . June 24, 2016 . live.
  2. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 3 November 2016.

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