Benld, Illinois, United States is a city located at 39.0928200 latitude and -89.8039800 longitude in the America/Chicago timezone. It has a humid continental climate with hot summers and cold winters. Benld was founded in 1897 by the Macoupin County Coal Company and named after Benjamin L. Dorsey, the company's president. The city's heritage is closely tied to the coal mining industry, which was once a major employer in the area.
Geographic Data for Benld, Illinois, United States
| Latitude | 39° 5.569' |
|---|---|
| Longitude | -89° -48.239' |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
Numerology for Benld, Illinois, United States
Chaldean Name Number : 19 => 1
Pythagorean Name Number : 1
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Famous Persons from Benld, Illinois, United States
- James Spudich - Born on January 7, 1942 - Biophysicist, Biochemist, and University teacher - Massry Prize | Keith R. Porter Lecture | Rosenstiel Award | Albert Lasker Award for Basic Medical Research | Guggenheim Fellowship | E. B. Wilson Medal
- Libero Lorenz "Bert" Bertagnolli - Born on November 13, 1914 - American football player (died: September 14, 1992)
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