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Ben Wheeler is located Ben Wheeler is located in Van Zandt County<1>. The location of Ben Wheeler has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2> While we don't have a date for the founding of Ben Wheeler, you might consider that their post office opened in 1876. Ben Wheeler is 530 feet [162 m] above sea level.<3>. Time Zone: Ben Wheeler lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time Telephone area codes for Ben Wheeler: (903) & (430)<4> The ZIP code for Ben Wheeler: 75754<5> We have created a list of 10 communities that are near Ben Wheeler. We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy. We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around Ben Wheeler. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for Ben Wheeler. Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of Ben Wheeler. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around Ben Wheeler. We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around Ben Wheeler. See our Newspapers Page for Ben Wheeler. Looking for more information about Ben Wheeler? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions. In addition to the Tourism page for Ben Wheeler, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for Ben Wheeler. We originally found mention of Ben Wheeler in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page. From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for Ben Wheeler was on a map titled Map of Texas (from Rand McNally, 1911). We also found Ben Wheeler in the book titled .<7> From that list, the Ben Wheeler post office opened in 1876.
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Footnotes ...
<1> If you're interested in how the shape of Texas' counties, including Van Zandt, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. <2> The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. <3> The elevation is an estimate for the area around Ben Wheeler - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. <4> Area code (430) is an overlay for area code (903). <5> ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a community (such as Ben Wheeler). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether Ben Wheeler or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). <6> While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. <7> A copy of their list with background information can be found at:
https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/