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]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Jonestown, Van Wert County, Ohio
  2. 1 2 Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 67.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tokio Post Office (historical)

40°46′17″N84°30′50″W / 40.77139°N 84.51389°W / 40.77139; -84.51389