Benjamin, Missouri

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]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benjamin, Missouri
  2. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
  3. "Lewis County Place Names, 1928–1945 (archived)". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Archived from the original on 24 June 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)



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