Boneta, Utah

Unincorporated community in the state of Utah, United States

Boneta is an unincorporated community in east-central Duchesne County, Utah, United States.[1]

History

A post office called Boneta was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1960.[2] The community's name is derived from the first child death in the community, her named being Boneta.[3][4]

See also

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References

  1. ^ "Boneta". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  2. ^ "Duchesne County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved June 5, 2016.
  3. ^ Leigh, Rufus Wood (1961). Five hundred Utah place names: their origin and significance. p. 7.
  4. ^ Van Cott, John W. (1990). Utah Place Names: A Comprehensive Guide to the Origins of Geographic Names: A Compilation. Salt Lake City: University of Utah Press. p. 44. ISBN 978-0-87480-345-7. OCLC 797284427. Retrieved March 10, 2018.

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Municipalities and communities of Duchesne County, Utah, United States
County seat: Duchesne
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40°21′35″N 110°20′30″W / 40.35972°N 110.34167°W / 40.35972; -110.34167


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