Benbush, West Virginia facts for kids
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 Benbush
Location in West Virginia
Benbush
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Tucker |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1553858 |
Benbush is a small, quiet place in Tucker County, West Virginia, in the United States. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county.
Benbush is located to the northwest of a town called Thomas. You can find it along West Virginia Secondary Route 18.
What is Benbush?
Benbush was once a "coal town." This means it was a community built mainly because of the coal mining industry nearby. Many people who lived there worked in the coal mines. Coal towns were very important in West Virginia's history, as coal mining was a major industry.
How Benbush Got Its Name
The name "Benbush" comes from a person named Benjamin Bush. He was a businessperson who worked in the coal mining industry. The community was named after him, honoring his connection to the area's history.
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