Benjamin, Texas, Knox County seat. (original) (raw)

Former Knox County jail, and old bank vault in Benjamin Texas

History in a Pecan Shell

Founded in 1885, Incorporated in 1928

Benjamin is the only town we know of that was named after someone struck by lightning. Benjamin Bedford was the son of the town founder and first postmaster, Hilory H. Bedford.

The 1935 Courthouse and 1942 school were both WPA projects.

TheKnox County Museum is housed in the Courthouse.
The former Knox County Jail is now a private residence.

Benjamin Landmarks / Attractions ›
The Closed Railroad Trestle in Benjamin ›

Benjamin, Texas Landmarks / Atttractions

Photographer's Note:
Benjamin is one of those small towns where everything is picture worthy. You leave with a good feeling about the town. - Barclay Gibson

Former Knox County Jail, Benjamin, Texas

Benjamin Texas highway intersection

Intersection of Hwys 6 and 82
Photo Courtesy Barclay Gibson, December 2008

Benjamin Tx closed building

Benjamin Tx Wyman Meinzer Store1

Benjamin Tx quonset

Benjamin cemetery, Benjamin Tx

Benjamin Tx city limit sign

Benjamin Tx water tower

The Closed Railroad Trestle

in Benjamin, Texas

Benjamin Tx Closed Railroad Trestle

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