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Delve into Benson in United States
Benson in the region of Louisiana is located in United States - some 1,054 mi or ( 1697 km ) South-West of Washington , the country's capital .
Local time in Benson is now 07:09 AM (Wednesday) . The local timezone is named " America/Chicago " with a UTC offset of -5 hours. Depending on your mobility, these larger destinations might be interesting for you: Alexandria, Coker, Converse, Grove Hill, and Lula. While being here, you might want to check out Alexandria . 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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Converse, Louisiana
Converse is a village in Sabine Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 400 at the 2000 census.
Located at 31.78 -93.70 (Lat./Long.); Less than 10 km away
Mansfield State Historic Site
Mansfield State Historic Site is a Louisiana state historic site which preserves the site of the 1864 Battle of Mansfield in the American Civil War. It is located four miles south of Mansfield, the seat of DeSoto Parish in northwestern Louisiana.
Located at 32.01 -93.66 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
Battle of Mansfield
The Battle of Mansfield, also known as the Battle of Sabine Crossroads, occurred on April 8, 1864, in De Soto Parish, Louisiana. Confederate forces commanded by Major General Richard Taylor attacked Union forces commanded by Major General Nathaniel P. Banks a few miles outside the town of Mansfield, near Sabine Crossroads. The Union forces held their positions for a short time before being overwhelmed by Confederate attacks and driven from the field.
Located at 32.01 -93.67 (Lat./Long.); Less than 16 km away
South Mansfield, Louisiana
South Mansfield is a village in DeSoto Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 352 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Shreveport–Bossier City Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Located at 32.02 -93.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Battle of Pleasant Hill
The Battle of Pleasant Hill was fought on April 9, 1864, during the Red River Campaign of the American Civil War, near Pleasant Hill, Louisiana, between Union forces led by Maj. Gen. Nathaniel P. Banks and Confederate forces, led by Maj. Gen. Richard Taylor. The battle was essentially a continuation of the previous day's Battle of Mansfield, fought nearby, which ended around sunset due to darkness — night time provided a brief interlude in hostilities.
Located at 31.85 -93.51 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
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