Bono, Ohio

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

Bono, Ohio
Bono is located in Ohio
Bono
Bono
Bono is located in the United States
Bono
Bono
Coordinates: 41°38′08″N 83°16′09″W / 41.63556°N 83.26917°W / 41.63556; -83.26917
CountryUnited States
StateOhio
CountyLucas
TownshipJerusalem
Elevation577 ft (176 m)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
Area codes419 & 567
GNIS feature ID1056226[1]

History

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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

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