Benonine, Texas

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.


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