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Bingamon, West Virginia

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

History

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

References

  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.

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