Bonita, Oregon facts for kids
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Bonita
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Bonita Road crossing Interstate 5
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 Bonita
Location in Oregon
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| Country | United States |
| State | Oregon |
| County | Washington |
| Elevation | 187 ft (57 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-8 (Pacific (PST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-7 (PDT) |
| ZIP codes |
97224
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| GNIS feature ID | 1166618 |
Bonita is a place in Washington County, Oregon, in the United States. It used to be an unincorporated community, which means it was a settlement without its own local government. Now, Bonita is part of the city of Tigard.
A Look at Bonita's Past
What's in a Name?
The name "Bonita" comes from the Spanish word for "beautiful." A local resident named George W. Cassaday chose this lovely name for the area.
Bonita's Train Stop Days
Bonita was once a station along the Oregon Electric Railway. This railway was a train line that helped people travel and goods move around Oregon a long time ago. It played an important part in connecting different communities.
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