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
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benonine, Texas
- ↑ Benonine from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ↑ Tarpley, Fred (5 July 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 23. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
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Coordinates: 35°13′37″N 100°00′52″W / 35.22694°N 100.01444°W
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