Benjamin, Missouri Explained

Benjamin is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, in the U.S. state of Missouri.

History

A post office called Benjamin was established in 1869, and remained in operation until 1926.[1] The community has the name of John F. Benjamin, a state legislator.[2]

References

40.1619°N -91.6344°W

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Post Offices. Jim Forte Postal History . 26 October 2016.
  2. Web site: Lewis County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived) . The State Historical Society of Missouri . 26 October 2016 . bot: unknown . https://web.archive.org/web/20160624070552/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_lewis.html . 24 June 2016 .

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