Jonestown, Van Wert County, Ohio
Unincorporated community in Ohio, U.S.
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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Municipalities and communities of Van Wert County, Ohio, United States
County seat: Van Wert
- Delphos‡
- Van Wert
- Convoy
- Elgin
- Middle Point
- Ohio City
- Scott‡
- Venedocia
- Willshire
- Wren
communities
- Abanaka
- Cavett
- Dixon‡
- Dull
- Glenmore
- Hoaglin
- Jonestown
- Middlebury
- Monticello
- Schumm
- Seamersville
‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties
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40°46′17″N 84°30′50″W / 40.77139°N 84.51389°W / 40.77139; -84.51389
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