Benson

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Welcome to Benson, Arizona

Benson is located in the scenic and historic San Pedro Valley of southeastern Arizona. We are 45 miles southeast of Tucson just off of I-10, AZ Hwy 90 and US Hwy 80.

The Southern Pacific Railroad completed in the 1880's, established Benson as a transportation hub of the area and Benson incorporated in 1924. In the early 1900's, the community grew along with the demand for copper and silver. Metals mined in the San Pedro Valley were shipped to Benson for smelting and distribution by railway. The Southern Pacific Railroad main line runs through Benson offering AMTRAK drop-off and pickup. Even now, the close proximity of the railway, the interstate, and state highways remains an advantage for businesses and tourism.

Benson is centrally located and has some of the most important visitor attractions within a short drive. Cultural and historic sites, national and state parks, ghost towns and mining history, and birding and wildlife preserves. Some of the nearby scenic and historic sites include Tombstone, Bisbee, Cochise Stronghold, Chiricahua National Monument, Ft. Bowie and Kartchner Caverns and these are just of few of the many things to do and see in our area.

The moderate climate of the Benson area makes us a great relocation and retirement community. The mid desert elevation of 3,580 feet, makes it much cooler than the low desert communities of Tucson and Phoenix but warmer than some of the high desert communities.

The public school system consists of two elementary schools and a high school. There are two private schools, a library, a new 18-hole tournament class golf course and a nine-hole course, senior citizens center, museum/gallery, hospital, and numerous restaurants, hotels/motels. A variety of shopping is available from groceries, clothing and gifts to feed stores. You will find all that you need in Benson without going to the larger cities.

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