Benson

Benson is an unincorporated community in the town of Anderson, , , United States. The community takes its name from Sven Johann Bengston, a local shopkeeper. A post office with the name of Randall was in operation here from 1885 to 1929.
  • Type: Hamlet
  • Description: unincorporated community in the Town of Anderson, Burnett County, Wisconsin
  • Also known as: “Benson, Wisconsin”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Randall and Rush City.

Hamlet
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is a town in , , United States. is situated 2 miles southeast of Benson.

Village
is a city in , , United States. is situated 6 miles west of Benson.

Village
is a city in , , United States. is situated 6 miles northwest of Benson.

Benson

Latitude
45.71718° or 45° 43′ 2″ north
Longitude
-92.85577° or 92° 51′ 21″ west
Elevation
876 feet (267 metres)
Open location code
86Q9P48V+VM
Open­Street­Map ID
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­hamlet
Geo­Names ID
Wiki­data ID
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In Other Languages

From French to Urdu—“Benson” goes by many names.
  • French: “Benson”
  • Irish: “Benson”
  • Persian: “بنسن”
  • South Azerbaijani: “بنسن، ویسکانسین”
  • Urdu: “بینسن، وسکونسن”
  • Urdu: “بینسن”

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Lind and Rush Meadows Mobile Home Park.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Saint Croix Seeps State Natural Area and Saint Croix Ash Swamp State Natural Area.

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