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Benson, Wisconsin

Coordinates: 45°43′02″N 92°51′21″W / 45.71722°N 92.85583°W / 45.71722; -92.85583
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Benson, Wisconsin
Benson is located in Wisconsin
Benson
Benson
Benson is located in the United States
Benson
Benson
Coordinates: 45°43′02″N 92°51′21″W / 45.71722°N 92.85583°W / 45.71722; -92.85583
Country United States
State Wisconsin
CountyBurnett
TownAnderson
Elevation
267 m (876 ft)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
Area codes715 & 534
GNIS feature ID1577514[1]

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]

Notes

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  1. ^ a b "Benson, Wisconsin". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ a b 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.