Boneta, Utah Explained

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

History

A post office called Boneta was established in 1908, and remained in operation until 1960.^[1] The community's name is derived from the first child death in the community, her named being Boneta.^{[2] [3]}

External links

40.3597°N -110.3417°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Duchesne County . Jim Forte Postal History . 5 June 2016.
2. Book: Leigh, Rufus Wood. Five hundred Utah place names: their origin and significance. 1961. 7.
3. Book: Van Cott, John W.. Utah Place Names: A Comprehensive Guide to the Origins of Geographic Names: A Compilation. University of Utah Press. Salt Lake City. 44. 1990. 10 Mar 2018. 978-0-87480-345-7. 797284427.