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

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

Municipalities and communities of Marion County, Missouri, United States
County seat: Palmyra
Cities	Hannibal‡ Monroe City‡ Palmyra
Townships	Fabius Liberty Mason Miller Round Grove South River Union Warren
Unincorporated communities	Barkley Bellville Benbow Ely Heather Helton Little Union Mungers Naomi Nelsonville North River Philadelphia Sharpsburg Smileyville Taylor Uva Warren West Ely West Quincy White Bear Withers Mill Woodland
Ghost towns	Cherry Dell Lamb Mark
Footnotes	‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

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

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