Boneta, Utah

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

 Utah portal

References

  1. "Boneta". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey.
  2. "Duchesne County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 5 June 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 10 Mar 2018.

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