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Benwood, Indiana is located in Clay County, Indiana
Benwood, Indiana
Benwood, Indiana
Location in Clay County, Indiana
Country United States
State Indiana
County Clay
Township Van Buren
Elevation
669 ft (204 m)
ZIP code
47834
FIPS code 18-04852
GNIS feature ID 430833

Benwood is an unincorporated community in Van Buren Township, Clay County, Indiana, United States. It is part of the Terre Haute Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

A post office was established at Benwood in 1881, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1882. Benwood was likely named in honor of Ben Davis, a railroad official.

Mining was the originally the primary industry of Benwood.

Geography

Benwood is located at 39°33′40″N 87°06′51″W / 39.56111°N 87.11417°W / 39.56111; -87.11417.

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