Bonita, Oregon Explained

Bonita
Pushpin Map:USA Oregon
Pushpin Map Caption:Location within Oregon[1]
Coordinates:45.4169°N -122.765°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Oregon
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Washington
Unit Pref:Imperial
Population As Of:2010
Population Density Km2:auto
Timezone:Pacific (PST)
Utc Offset:-8
Timezone Dst:PDT
Utc Offset Dst:-7
Elevation Ft:187
Postal Code Type:ZIP codes
Postal Code:97224
Blank Name:FIPS code
Blank1 Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank1 Info:1166618

Bonita is a former unincorporated community in Washington County, Oregon, United States, now located within the boundaries of the city of Tigard.

History

The name "Bonita" derives from the Spanish word meaning "beautiful"; and it was named by local resident George W. Cassaday. Bonita was a former station of the Oregon Electric Railway.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Bonita (in Washington County, OR) Populated Place Profile. HomeTownLocator. October 18, 2016.
  2. Book: McArthur, Lewis L.. 1992. Oregon Geographic Names (sixth edition). Oregon Historical Society Press. 84. 0-87595-236-4.