Benson - Food, Gas, Lodging
Benson – Food, Gas, & Lodging
The City of Benson is located at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Arizona SR 90 about 50 miles east of Tucson. It is also located on the beautiful San Pedro River, adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroads main line. In the early 1900s, the community grew along with the demand for copper and silver. These metals were mined in the San Pedro Valley and shipped to Benson for smelting and distribution via the railroad. Today, Benson provides important services to travelers along Interstate 10 and functions as a gateway for tourists visiting southeastern Arizona. Kartchner Caverns State Park 12 miles south.
Benson - Food, Gas, Lodging
Benson – Food, Gas, & Lodging
The City of Benson is located at the intersection of Interstate 10 and Arizona SR 90 about 50 miles east of Tucson. It is also located on the beautiful San Pedro River, adjacent to the Union Pacific Railroads main line. In the early 1900s, the community grew along with the demand for copper and silver. These metals were mined in the San Pedro Valley and shipped to Benson for smelting and distribution via the railroad. Today, Benson provides important services to travelers along Interstate 10 and functions as a gateway for tourists visiting southeastern Arizona. Kartchner Caverns State Park 12 miles south.
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