Bennett, Alberta

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Bennett is a locality in Alberta, Canada. [1]

Bennett has the name of R. B. Bennett, a railroad official. [2]

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References

  1. "Bennett". Geographical Names Data Base. Natural Resources Canada.
  2. Place-names of Alberta. Ottawa: Geographic Board of Canada. 1928. p. 18.

Coordinates: 50°57′32″N113°47′48″W / 50.9588889°N 113.796666°W / 50.9588889; -113.796666 (Bennett)