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Benson is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States. As of the 2020 census , the population of the city was 5,355. It was founded as a rail terminal for the area, and located approximately 45 miles (72 km) east-southeast of the city of Tucson .
He named the area Benson after William B. Benson, a California judge who his friend and who was involved in mining operations in Arizona, California, Idaho and Mexico. The town continued to grow with the arrival of Southern Pacific Railroad in 1880. By 1894, Benson had become a major transportation hub with three major railroads. [2] [3] [4]
The Benson Historic Barrio is a small neighborhood in Benson, Arizona. It began to develop between 1898 and 1901, settled primarily with people of Mexican descent. It is located on the east side of the original townsite, just south of the business district, and comprises three blocks along both sides of East Fifth Street, encompassing blocks ...
Benson station is a train station in Benson, Arizona. It is served by Amtrak 's Sunset Limited and Texas Eagle , which pass through Benson 3 days a week in each direction. [ 2 ] There are no facilities for Amtrak passengers other than a small metal shelter.
The Benson Railroad Historic District is an area of Benson, Arizona, located near the site of a former passenger and freight depot.The area contains 16 structures, 11 buildings and 5 outbuildings, although the outbuildings are not considered contributing structures to the historic district.
Benson Municipal Airport (Arizona) Benson station; Benson Unified School District; L. List of historic properties in Benson, Arizona; W. The World University
Benson Municipal Airport (FAA LID: E95) is a public use airport located 3.5 miles (3.0 nmi; 5.6 km) northwest of the central business district of Benson, a city in Cochise County, Arizona, United States and 35 miles (30 nmi; 56 km) east of Tucson International Airport (TUS). [1] The airport was opened in November 1999.
Pages in category "People from Benson, Arizona" The following 10 pages are in this category, out of 10 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. B. Alice Bauer;