Bengal was an

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, in the

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. It was located along Tory Creek about one mile upstream (south) of Montague along the road to

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which is approximately three miles to the southwest.

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was about 2.5 miles to the south-southeast. The location is within South Galloway Township. The elevation of Bengal is 1,243 feet.

History

A post office called Bengal was established in 1897, and remained in operation until 1918. The origin of the name Bengal is obscure.

References

Unincorporated communities in Christian County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{ChristianCountyMO-geo-stub