Bingamon, West Virginia

Bingamon is an unincorporated community in Marion County, in the U.S. state of West Virginia.^[1]

History

A post office called Bingamon was established in 1854, and remained in operation until 1900.^[2] The community derives its name from one Mr. Bingaman, an early settler.^[3]

References

^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bingamon, West Virginia
^ "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2015.
^ 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. 116.

39°27′50″N 80°20′21″W / 39.46389°N 80.33917°W / 39.46389; -80.33917

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[1] U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Bingamon, West Virginia

[2] "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 6, 2016. Retrieved February 17, 2015.

[3] 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. 116.

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