Benclare, South Dakota Explained

Benclare is an unincorporated community in the extreme southeastern corner of Minnehaha County, South Dakota, United States.

Geography

Benclare is located at 43.5055°N -96.4789°W.^[1] Benclare sits west of the Minnesota border and north of the border with Iowa. Benclare is also located east of South Dakota Highway 42.

History

Benclare was founded on September 24, 1888, by a New York native, Benjamin Richards for his two sons Benjamin and Clarence, hence Benclare.

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990. United States Census Bureau. 2011-04-23. 2011-02-12.
2. Web site: Ben Clare, Dakota Territory - South Dakota Historical Markers on . Waymarking.com . 2022-05-04.