Jonben is an

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and coal town within the Winding Gulf Coalfield and is located within Raleigh County,

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, United States.

History

The town was founded by John Tolley and Benjamin Meadows. Their Post Office closed in July 2005.

References

Unincorporated communities in Raleigh County, West Virginia Unincorporated communities in West Virginia Coal towns in West Virginia {{RaleighCountyWV-geo-stub