Benson County, County in North Dakota, United States
Benson County encompasses 1,439 square miles of rolling hills, lakes, and waterways, including parts of Devils Lake along its eastern boundary.
The Dakota Territory legislature established this county on March 9, 1883, naming it after Bertil W. Benson, a territorial legislator at that time.
The Spirit Lake Indian Reservation occupies a substantial portion of the county, contributing to a population mix of 55% Native American and 43% white residents.
The county government operates from its seat in Minnewaukan, with offices open Monday through Friday, serving approximately 6,000 residents across nine municipalities.
Buffalo Lake National Wildlife Refuge, Grahams Island State Park, and White Horse Hill National Game Preserve provide natural spaces within county boundaries.
Location: North Dakota
Inception: June 4, 1884
Capital city: Minnewaukan
Shares border with: Towner County, Ramsey County, Nelson County, Eddy County, Wells County, Pierce County
Website: https://bensoncountynd.com
GPS coordinates: 48.07000,-99.36000
Latest update: April 4, 2025 07:26
Fort Totten State Historic Site
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Vang Evangelical Lutheran Church
50.9 km
Johnson Lake National Wildlife Refuge
75.9 km
St. Catherine's Church
88.6 km
Viking Lutheran Church
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Central North Dakota Steam Thresher's Reunion
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Benson County Courthouse
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Eddy County Courthouse
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Central High School
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U.S. Post Office and Courthouse
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St. Mary's Academy
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Ramsey County Sheriff's House
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Urbain Cote Round Barn
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Rugby Post Office
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Devils Lake Carnegie Library
37.5 km
Westminster Presbyterian Church
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Newport Apartments
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Pierce County Courthouse
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New Rockford Post Office
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Towner County Courthouse
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Devils Lake Masonic Temple
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Thomas Nichols Putnam House
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Foster County Courthouse
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Wells County Courthouse
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Bangs-Wineman Block
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Tofthagen Library and Museum
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Prairie Village Museum
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