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Benson Railroad Historic District

Benson, Arizona • Cochise County

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About This Property

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The Benson Railroad Historic District in Benson, Arizona, encompasses the historic commercial and industrial heart of the town that developed around the Southern Pacific Railroad. It includes numerous buildings constructed between the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting the boomtown era fueled by the railroad.

Property Information

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Category
District
Acreage
2
Listed Date
3/11/1994
Other Names
Not specified

Significance Details

Source: National Register of Historic Places
Area of Significance
Architecture
Periods of Significance
1875 Ad - 1924 Ad
National Historic Landmark
No
Level - International
No
Level - National
No
Level - State
No
Level - Local
Yes
Level - Not Indicated
No

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