Benbow, Missouri

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

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benbow, Missouri
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved November 3, 2016.

39°54′54″N 91°44′39″W / 39.91500°N 91.74417°W / 39.91500; -91.74417


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