Benonine is an unincorporated community in Wheeler County, in the U.S. state of Texas. [1] It is just to the west of the Oklahoma/Texas border, on Interstate 40. [2]
History
Benonine was platted in 1909 when the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railway was extended to that point. [3] The community derives its name from the Benonine Oil and Gas Company. [4]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benonine, Texas
- ^ "Benonine, TX". Google Maps. Retrieved October 21, 2021.
- ^ Benonine from the Handbook of Texas Online
- ^ Tarpley, Fred (July 5, 2010). 1001 Texas Place Names. University of Texas Press. p. 23. ISBN 978-0-292-78693-6.
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35°13′37″N 100°00′52″W / 35.22694°N 100.01444°W