Benson, Saskatchewan
Benson is an unincorporated community in the Canadian province of Saskatchewan. It is located between Estevan and Stoughton on Highway 47. Currently it has a curling rink, community hall and the municipal offices of Rural Municipality of Benson No. 35. The geographical location for Benson is north of the Canada–US border and North Dakota.
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  Location of Benson in Saskatchewan  Benson, Saskatchewan (Canada) | |
| Coordinates: 49.446570°N 102.994290°W | |
| Country | Canada |
| Province | Saskatchewan |
| Rural Municipality | Benson |
| Postal code | S0C 0L0 |
| Area code(s) | 306 |
| Highways | Highway 47 |
On July 1st, 1935, Benson was hit by a tornado, killing 1, injuring 2, and leveling multiple structures.
Gallery
Grain elevator
The Benson School in 1995 after it closed
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