Benonine, Texas facts for kids

Benonine is a small, quiet place located in Wheeler County, in the big U.S. state of Texas. It's what we call an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local city government, like a mayor or city council. Instead, it's looked after by the county. Benonine is found right next to the border between Oklahoma and Texas. You can find it along Interstate 40, a major highway that crosses the country.

A Look Back: Benonine's History

Benonine was officially planned out in 1909. This planning process is called "platting," which means laying out the streets and property lots for a new community. This happened when the Chicago, Rock Island and Gulf Railway decided to extend its train tracks to this spot. Railways were very important back then for moving people and goods, so a new stop often led to a new community. The name "Benonine" comes from a company called the Benonine Oil and Gas Company.