Bono, Lawrence County, Indiana facts for kids
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Bono, Indiana
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Bono United Methodist Church, built in 1880
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 Bono, Lawrence County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Bono, Lawrence County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Lawrence |
| Township | Bono |
| Elevation | 659 ft (201 m) |
| ZIP code |
47446
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| FIPS code | 18-06418 |
| GNIS feature ID | 431325 |
Bono is a small, quiet community in Lawrence County, Indiana. It is known as an unincorporated community, which means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of Bono Township.
A Look Back in Time: The History of Bono
How Bono Started
Bono was one of the very first places settled in Lawrence County, Indiana. It was planned and started around the year 1816. This makes it the oldest community in the whole county!
A Possible Capital City?
For a short time, Bono was even considered to become the capital city of Indiana. A state capital is where the main government offices are located. Imagine if this small community had become the center of the state's government! However, another city was chosen in the end.
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