He named it Benjamin after his son, who had been killed by lightning. Landmarks include Knox County Courthouse.
- CountyKnox County
- Population196 (2020 U.S. Census)
Benjamin, Texas gifts and souvenirs: 28 designs made from Benjamin's own map, landmarks and history, from $10 to $99. Printed to order and shipped free in the USA.
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| Benjamin Hometown Ornament | $23 |
| Benjamin Vintage Travel Poster | from $40 |
| Benjamin Varsity Crewneck | from $57 |
| Benjamin Est. Tee | from $33 |
| Benjamin Town Line Mug | from $26 |
| Benjamin Market Tote | $37 |
Ceramic keepsake, gold ribbon
Its landmark photo in a classic travel-poster layout
A local landmark photo as a gallery print
Classic large-letter postcard art, filled with local photos
Six local landmarks as instant photos on kraft paper
The town's story in dates, from its own records, for home or classroom
Map of local landmarks, washable fabric
Heavy-blend fleece, street map printed on the back
Soft Bella+Canvas jersey
Kids' Bella+Canvas jersey, youth sizes
Bella+Canvas toddler jersey
Bella+Canvas baby bodysuit
Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos
Glossy ceramic, dishwasher safe
Large-letter postcard art filled with local photos, 11 oz ceramic
Weatherproof, for the front walk
24″×16″, printed coir-look fibers, rubber back
12″×12″ printed wood, ready to hang
Soft-touch, zip cover
A local landmark photo with the town name, 18″×18″
Sturdy all-over-print tote
Large-letter postcard art on a sturdy tote
Foam-front trucker, printed (not embroidered) with local photos
Glossy top, cork back
Soft fleece, 50″×60″
Six local landmarks as instant photos, soft fleece 50″×60″
20 oz, double-wall stainless
6″×4″ postcard, glossy front
He named it Benjamin after his son, who had been killed by lightning. Landmarks include Knox County Courthouse.
The community was founded in 1884 by Hilory G. Bedford, president and controlling stockholder in the Wichita and Brazos Stock Company. He named it Benjamin after his son, who had been killed by lightning. To attract additional settlers, Bedford gave his stockholders a 50-acre tract of land and set aside 40 more acres for a town square. Benjamin was designed as the Knox County seat when it was organized in 1886; a school also opened in that year. A jail built in 1887 still stands as a private residence, and the old bank stands next to the sheriff's office. Benjamin was incorporated in 1928, and the population was 485 in the 1930 census. Two structures in the community, a courthouse (1938) and school building (1942), were constructed with Works Projects Administration labor. That courthouse replaced the previous stone structure built in 1888. The number of inhabitants reached a high of 599 in 1940, but that figure slowly decreased during the latter half of the 20th century.
Adapted (trimmed) from the Wikipedia article Benjamin, Texas, revision 1378493114 by its contributors, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
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4 free coloring pages of Benjamin, each traced from a photo of a local landmark. Print them at home, at school or for story hour.
Benjamin's population was 196 in the 2020 U.S. Census, down from 258 in 2010.
Knox County Courthouse
A view of Benjamin
A view of Benjamin
A view of Benjamin