Benton County, MO

Headnote
BENTON COUNTY, situated toward the westerly part of Missouri, and traversed by Osage river. Area, 1,050 square miles. Face of the country generally uneven, and the soil fertile. Seat of justice, Warsaw. Pop. in 1836, 1,512; in 1840, 4,205; in 1850, 5,015. (Fanning's, 1853)
    Place Unit Type
    County
    Containing Unit
    Name Type
    Warsaw, MO City or Town
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