Benbow, Missouri

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. "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


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