Bono, Ohio

Bono is an unincorporated community in Lucas County, Ohio, United States.[1]

Bono, Ohio
Bono
Bono
Coordinates: 41°38′08″N 83°16′09″W
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyLucas
TownshipJerusalem
Elevation
577 ft (176 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s)419 & 567
GNIS feature ID1056226[1]

History

A post office called Bono was established in 1898, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1974.[2] The community bears the name of Francis Bunno, chief of the Cherokee.[3]

Notes

  1. "Bono, Ohio". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Lucas County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 2 May 2015.
  3. Grigsby, John (April 17, 1991). "Bono named for 'Bunno' a proud Cherokee chief". Toledo Blade. pp. W2. Retrieved 2 May 2015.


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