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Delve into Benson in United States
Benson in the region of Arizona with its 5,105 residents is a city in United States - some 1,921 mi or ( 3091 km ) West of Washington , the country's capital .
Current time in Benson is now 04:53 PM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Phoenix " with a UTC offset of -7 hours. Depending on your travel modalities, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Hermosillo, Bisbee, Clifton, Curtiss, and Escalante Crossing. While being here, make sure to check out Hermosillo . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Are you curious about the possible sightseeing spots and facts in Benson ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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San Pedro river on hwy. 80 in St. David, Az
San Pedro river on hwy. 80 in St. David, Az ..
train on Patagonia St. in Benson, Az
Running with a tain on Patagonia St. in Benson, Az ..
Benson - Arizona
The song from the film 'Dark Star' by John Carpenter and Dan O' Bannon. Had this playing in the car during last years road trip and just had to stop and visit :-) ..
Rail Road crossing on Ocotillo RD. in Benson, Az
Rail Road crossing on Ocotillo RD. in Benson, Az ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Benson (Amtrak station)
The Benson, Arizona (BEN) is located at 105 East 4th Street in Benson, Arizona, USA. Benson is a flag stop on the Sunset Limited, combined with the Texas Eagle as it passes through Benson 3 days a week: Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday westbound; Monday, Thursday and Saturday eastbound. As of January 2008 there are no facilities for Amtrak passengers other than a metal shelter. The nearby Southern Pacific Railroad Depot replica has been used as a tourist information center.
Located at 31.97 -110.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Benson High School (Arizona)
Benson High School is a high school in Benson, Arizona. It is part of the Benson Unified School District.
Located at 31.97 -110.30 (Lat./Long.); Less than 0 km away
Benson, Arizona
Benson is a city in Cochise County, Arizona, in the United States, 45 miles east-southeast of Tucson. It was founded as a rail terminal for the area, and still serves as such. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 4,934. The city was founded in 1880 when the Southern Pacific Railroad came through. It was named after Judge William B. Benson, a friend of Charles Crocker, president of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Located at 31.95 -110.31 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Vega–Bray Observatory
Vega–Bray Observatory is an astronomical observatory owned and operated by Astronomers Inn located on a small hill overlooking the San Pedro River Valley, just east of Benson, Arizona (USA). Founded in 1990 by Max Bray, an optician and Dr. Eduardo Vega, a pathologist, it is home to the Hoot–Vega Radio Telescope. Previously known as Sky Watchers Inn, the Astronomers Inn is located next to the Vega–Bray Observatory at approximately 4,000 feet above the river valley.
Located at 31.94 -110.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
San Pedro Valley Observatory
San Pedro Valley Observatory, originally called Vega-Bray Observatory is an astronomical observatory located on a small hill overlooking the San Pedro River Valley, just east of Benson, Arizona (USA). Founded in 1990 by Max Bray, an optician and Dr. Eduardo Vega, a pathologist, it is home to the Hoot-Vega Radio Telescope.
Located at 31.94 -110.26 (Lat./Long.); Less than 5 km away
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