Benbush, West Virginia
Benbush is an unincorporated community and coal town in Tucker County, West Virginia, United States. Benbush is located to the northwest of Thomas along West Virginia Secondary Route 18.
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  Benbush Location within the state of West Virginia  Benbush Benbush (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 39°9′31″N 79°31′15″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Tucker |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553858[1] |
The community derives its name from Benjamin Bush, a businessperson in the coal mining industry.[2]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Benbush, West Virginia
- Kenny, Hamill (1945). West Virginia Place Names: Their Origin and Meaning, Including the Nomenclature of the Streams and Mountains. Piedmont, WV: The Place Name Press. p. 105.
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| Cities |  Map of West Virginia highlighting Tucker County | |
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