Benonine, Texas

Benonine is an unincorporated community in Wheeler County, in the U.S. state of Texas.[1]

History

Benonine was platted in 1909 when the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railway was extended to that point.[2] The community derives its name from the Benonine Oil and Gas Company.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benonine, Texas
  2. ↑ Benonine from the Handbook of Texas Online
  3. ↑ Tarpley, Fred (5 July 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 23. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.

Coordinates: 35°13′37″N 100°00′52″W / 35.22694°N 100.01444°W / 35.22694; -100.01444


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