| Benjamin Holmes | |
| Order: | 28th |
| Office: | Mayor of Kansas City |
| Term Start: | 1890 |
| Term End: | 1892 |
| Predecessor: | Joseph J. Davenport |
| Successor: | William S. Cowherd |
| Birth Date: | 8 August 1846 |
| Birth Place: | St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Party: | Democratic |
Benjamin Holmes (August 8, 1846 - January 14, 1914) was a Democratic Mayor of Kansas City, Missouri 1890–1891.
He was the first mayor under a new charter allowing for two-year terms and oversaw the design and construction of the George Kessler-designed parkway system.
Was born in Independence, Missouri; operated the livestock commission firm of Lail & Holmes at the Kansas City Livestock Exchange building; was treasurer of Jackson County, Missouri from 1878 to 1885.[1]
Holmes was buried in Elmwood Cemetery.