Jonestown, Van Wert County, Ohio
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Jonestown is an unincorporated community in Van Wert County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.
History
Jonestown was founded in 1886.[1] A large share of the first settlers having the surname Jones caused the name to be selected.[2] A variant name was Tokio.[2] A post office called Tokio was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1950.[3]
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jonestown, Van Wert County, Ohio
- ^ a b Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 67.
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tokio Post Office (historical)
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40°46′17″N 84°30′50″W / 40.77139°N 84.51389°W
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