Bona, Missouri

Bona is an unincorporated community in northeastern Dade County, Missouri, United States. It is located at the intersection of Routes 215 and 245 about fourteen miles northeast of Greenfield. It is situated near Stockton Lake.

Municipalities and communities of Dade County, Missouri, United States County seat: Greenfield Cities Everton Greenfield Lockwood Villages Arcola Dadeville South Greenfield Townships Cedar Center Ernest Grant Lockwood Marion North North Morgan Pilgrim Polk Rock Prairie Sac Smith South South Morgan Washington Unincorporated community Bona Dudenville‡ Footnotes ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties

This small town is home to 30 citizens. There is no gas station, or any other businesses located inside the town. It is close to Stockton Lake, and offers great deer and turkey hunting opportunities. It is a traditional farming community, mostly involved in beef cattle, and fescue seed. The nearest school is Dadeville R-II School, located only 5 miles south of Bona.

There is a 4 way stop at the center of town. There is a Church of Christ at the 4 way intersection. In late summer, baling and trucking of hay is a major source of revenue. Coordinates: 37°32′41″N 93°40′18″W / 37.54472°N 93.67167°W / 37.54472; -93.67167

Elbert Severe Whiteside laid the foundation for the first store in Bona,Missouri in 1891. It was the first General Mercantile business in Bona. He was the owner and the first Postmaster of Bona from 1891 til his death in 1927.