Benclare, South Dakota facts for kids
Benclare is a small, quiet place in the very southeastern part of Minnehaha County, South Dakota, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community," which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
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Where is Benclare?
Benclare is located at coordinates 43°30′20″N 96°28′44″W / 43.505530°N 96.478930°W. These numbers help pinpoint its exact spot on a map. It sits very close to the borders of two other states.
Benclare's Location Details
This community is about 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers) west of the Minnesota state border. It's also only about half a mile (0.8 kilometers) north of the Iowa state border. Benclare is also located just 1 mile (1.6 kilometers) east of South Dakota Highway 42, a main road in the area.
The Story of Benclare
Benclare was officially started a long time ago, on September 24, 1888. A man named Benjamin Richards, who was from New York, founded it.
How Benclare Got Its Name
Benjamin Richards named the community after his two sons. He combined parts of their names: "Ben" from Benjamin and "Clare" from Clarence. That's how the unique name "Benclare" came to be!
