Jonestown is an

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in Van Wert County, in the

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History

Jonestown was founded in 1886. A large share of the first settlers having the surname Jones caused the name to be selected. A variant name was Tokio. A post office called Tokio was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1950.

References

Unincorporated communities in Van Wert County, Ohio Unincorporated communities in Ohio 1886 establishments in Ohio Populated places established in 1886 {{VanWertCountyOH-geo-stub