Benjamin is an unincorporated community in Lewis County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. [1]
History
A post office called Benjamin was established in 1869, and remained in operation until 1926. [2] The community has the name of John F. Benjamin, a state legislator. [3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benjamin, Missouri
- ^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
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"Lewis County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on June 24, 2016. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
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