Benson, Wisconsin
Benson is an unincorporated community in the town of Anderson, Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States.[1] The community takes its name from Sven Johann Bengston, a local shopkeeper.[2] A post office with the name of Randall was in operation here from 1885 to 1929.[2]
Benson, Wisconsin | |
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  Benson  Benson | |
| Coordinates: 45°43′02″N 92°51′21″W | |
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| County | Burnett |
| Town | Anderson |
| Elevation | 267 m (876 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 715 & 534 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1577514[1] |
Notes
- "Benson, Wisconsin". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
- Gard, Robert (2015). The Romance of Wisconsin Place Names (2nd ed.). Madison, WI: Wisconsin Historical Society Press. p. 27. ISBN 978-0-87020-707-5.
Municipalities and communities of Burnett County, Wisconsin, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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