Benjamin is located on the divide between the South Wichita and Brazos River.
The city was established in 1884 when 12 houses were built with lumber hauled from Wichita Falls.
The city was named after founder H.G. Bedford's son, Benjamin, who was fatally struck by lightning as a child.
Benjamin is the seat of Knox County and an early center for cattlemen's activities. It is still a major area for ranching and wheat farming.
A jail built in 1887 still stands as a private residence and the safe of the old bank stands next to the Sheriff's Office.
