Benson, Louisiana Explained

Official Name:Benson, Louisiana
Pushpin Map:Louisiana#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Louisiana
Subdivision Type2:Parish
Subdivision Name2:DeSoto
Timezone:Central (CST)
Utc Offset:-6
Timezone Dst:CDT
Utc Offset Dst:-5
Elevation Ft:256
Coordinates:31.8664°N -93.6939°W
Area Code:318
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:542982

Benson is an unincorporated community in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States.[1]

Located approximately halfway between Mansfield and Converse on the Kansas City Southern Railroad, it is an historic sawmill town.[2]

Notes and References

  1. https://www.topozone.com/louisiana/de-soto-la/city/benson-5/ Benson Topo Map in De Soto County LA
  2. https://www.ttarchive.com/Library/Maps/KCS_1906_Official-Guide.htm Benson, Louisiana