Welcome to Benedict ...
The city of Benedict is located in Wilson County<1>.
While we don't have a date for the founding of Benedict, you might consider that their post office opened in 1886.
The origin (or the toponymy) of Benedict: Named for S.S. Benedict.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, Benedict has a population of 65 people<2> (see below for details).
Benedict is 880 feet [268 m] above sea level.<3>.
Time Zone: Benedict lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
Benedict is located in the (620) area code.
The ZIP code for Benedict: 66714<4>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, Benedict had an population of 65 people. This is a decrease of 10.96% since the 2010 Census (or a decrease of 36.89% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, Benedict had a population of 73 people. This makes Benedict the county's 5th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 73 people, the population of Benedict decreased 29.13% from the 2000 Census (which had a count of 103 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for Benedict.
Communities Also Named Benedict ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 9 communities that are also named Benedict - they are located in Florida, Georgia (2), Maryland, Minnesota, Nebraska, New York, North Dakota and Virginia.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for Benedict.
Communities near Benedict ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Benedict.
- Chanute
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chanute
- Chanute is located in Neosho County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,991 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chanute <5>
- Neodesha
(14 miles [22.5 km] to the south)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Neodesha have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Neodesha
- Neodesha is located in Wilson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,211 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Neodesha <5>
- Fredonia
(7 miles [11.3 km] to the southwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fredonia have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fredonia
- Fredonia is located in Wilson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 2,182 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fredonia <5>
- Yates Center
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the north)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Yates Center have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Yates Center
- Yates Center is located in Woodson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 1,267 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Yates Center <5>
- Thayer
(17 miles [27.4 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Thayer
- Thayer is located in Neosho County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 465 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Thayer <5>
- Altoona
(8 miles [12.9 km] to the southeast)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Altoona
- Altoona is located in Wilson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 371 people
- Toronto
(16 miles [25.7 km] to the northwest)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Toronto have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Toronto
- Toronto is located in Woodson County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 252 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Toronto <5>
- Buffalo
(6 miles [9.7 km] to the northeast) - Fall River
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the west)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Fall River have been provided by the GNIS.<6> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Fall River
- Fall River is located in Greenwood County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 142 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Fall River <5>
- Earlton
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Benedict. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Benedict.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Benedict. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Benedict.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Benedict. See our Newspapers Page for Benedict.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for Benedict ...
Looking for more information about Benedict? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for Benedict, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Benedict.
Adding Benedict to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of Benedict in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Benedict was in the document titled List of Post Offices from Cameron Blevins and Richard Helbock.<7>
From that list, the Benedict post office opened in 1886.
We also found Benedict in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
For more details, see References and Mentions for Benedict.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for Benedict. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for State of Kansas: https://portal.kansas.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Kansas' counties, including Wilson, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for Benedict. |
| <3> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around Benedict - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <4> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as Benedict). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Benedict or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <5> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <6> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |