Bono, Ohio

Bono, Ohio
Unincorporated community
Bono, Ohio
Coordinates: 41°38′08″N 83°16′09″W / 41.63556°N 83.26917°W / 41.63556; -83.26917Coordinates: 41°38′08″N 83°16′09″W / 41.63556°N 83.26917°W / 41.63556; -83.26917
Country United States
State Ohio
County Lucas
Township Jerusalem
Elevation 577 ft (176 m)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
  Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
Area code(s) 419 & 567
GNIS feature ID 1056226[1]

Bono is an unincorporated community in Lucas County, Ohio, United States.[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. 1 2 "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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