Benson County, North Dakota Genealogy

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Parent County
1883--Benson County was created 9 March 1883 from DeSmet and Ramsey Counties. County seat: Minnewaukan

Indian Reservations
Spirit Lake Reservation is located primarily in Benson County. Historically it was also known as Devils Lake Reservation, and sometimes incorrectly referred to as Fort Totten Reservation.

Neighboring Counties
Eddy | Nelson | Pierce | Ramsey | Towner | Wells

Census

 * 1885
 * 1890
 * 1900
 * 1915
 * 1920
 * 1925
 * 1930

Web Sites

 * USGenWeb project. May have maps, name indexes, history or other information for this county. Select the state, then the county.
 * Family History Library Catalog