Benclare, Minnehaha Co., SD - 1909 Business Directory This file contains a listing from "South Dakota State Business Directory", published by The Gazetteer Publishing Co., Denver, CO in 1909. This listing shows businesses in Benclare. This information transcribed by Violet L. Sunderland, vsunderl@hq.tcfarm.com and may be freely copied for non-profit purposes. All other rights reserved. BENCLARE A postoffice in Minnehaha county. Station on the Illinois Central Ry., 15 miles east of Sioux Falls. Population: 15. Gurney, T J pastor, Methodist Episcopal Church HYDE, E J general merchandise and postmaster King, A L agent, Illinois Central Ry. Methodist Episcopal Church Rev T J Gurney, pastor Peterson, H J grain elevator Severson, J B justice peace Spraker & Co grain elevator and coal Tuthill Lumber Co, John lumber and hardware