Jonben, West Virginia

Unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States
37°39′22″N 81°11′31″W / 37.65611°N 81.19194°W / 37.65611; -81.19194CountryUnited StatesStateWest VirginiaCountyRaleighTime zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST)) • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)ZIP codes
25856
GNIS feature ID1554827[1]

Jonben is an unincorporated community and coal town within the Winding Gulf Coalfield and is located within Raleigh County, West Virginia, United States.

History

The town was founded by John Tolley and Benjamin Meadows.[2] Their Post Office closed in July 2005.[citation needed]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jonben, West Virginia
  2. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jonben, West Virginia
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