Welcome to Benedict ...
Benedict is located in Hubbard County<1>.
The location of Benedict has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of Benedict, you might consider that their post office opened in 1907.
Benedict is 1,310 feet [399 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Benedict lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
The area code for Benedict: (218)
The ZIP code for Benedict: 56436<4>
Communities Also Named Benedict ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 9 communities that are also named Benedict - they are located in Florida, Georgia (2), Kansas, Maryland, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota and Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Benedict.
Communities near Benedict ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Benedict.
- Walker
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Walker have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Walker
- Walker is located in Cass County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 928 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Walker <5>
- Cass Lake
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Cass Lake have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Cass Lake
- Cass Lake is located in Cass County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 764 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Cass Lake <5>
- Akeley
(11 miles [17.7 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Akeley have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Akeley
- Akeley is located in Hubbard County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 449 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Akeley <5>
- Nevis
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Nevis have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Nevis
- Nevis is located in Hubbard County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 416 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Nevis <5>
- Hackensack
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Hackensack have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hackensack
- Hackensack is located in Cass County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 308 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hackensack <5>
- Laporte
(5 miles [8 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Laporte have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Laporte
- Laporte is located in Hubbard County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 118 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Laporte <5>
- North Central Cass
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for North Central Cass have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for North Central Cass
- North Central Cass is located in Cass County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 29 people
- Ah-gwah-ching
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Ah-gwah-ching have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Ah-gwah-ching
- Ah-gwah-ching is located in Cass County
- Lake George
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Lake George have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Lake George
- Lake George is located in Hubbard County
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Lake George <5>
- Whipholt
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Whipholt
- Whipholt is located in Cass County
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Benedict. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Benedict.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Benedict. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Benedict.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Benedict. See our Newspapers Page for Benedict.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Benedict ...
Looking for more information about Benedict? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
While we are unaware of a Tourism page that is specific to Benedict, there are neighboring communities that do have Tourism pages. A map of those communities can be found with our TripAdvisor Page for Benedict.
Adding Benedict to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Benedict in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Benedict was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<6>
From that list, the Benedict post office opened in 1907.
For more details, see References and Mentions for Benedict.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Benedict. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Hubbard County: www.co.hubbard.mn.us/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Hubbard, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Benedict - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Benedict). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Benedict or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |