Benwood, West Virginia

From West Virginia (WV) Cyclopedia

A community in Marshall County, Benwood, WV was originally chartered in 1853, its named derived from reference to land on which the city is located as "Ben's Woods," which at the time was owned by Benjamin McMechen.

Population: 1585
Elevation: 680

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Schools: Marshall County Schools (http://boe.mars.k12.wv.us/)