Ono, Pennsylvania facts for kids

Ono is a small place in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, USA. It's called an "unincorporated community," which means it's a neighborhood that doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it's part of a larger area called East Hanover Township.

Ono is located near big roads like U.S. Route 22. It's also close to where two major highways, Interstate 78 and Interstate 81, meet. A nearby stream called the Swatara Creek flows south into the Susquehanna River.

Even though it's small, Ono has its own post office with the zip code 17077. However, some people living nearby might get their mail from the Annville or Jonestown post offices, which have different zip codes.

What's in a Name? The Story of Ono

Have you ever wondered how places get their names? For the community of Ono, there are a couple of interesting ideas about where its unique name came from.

The "O! No." Theory

One popular story says that the name "Ono" came from an older person in the community. When people were trying to decide on a name, this elder supposedly rejected every idea by saying, "O! No." Eventually, the phrase stuck and became the name of the community itself.

A Biblical Connection

Another idea, which many people think is very likely, is that Ono was named after a place mentioned in the Bible. There's a biblical Plain of Ono, and since the community of Ono in Pennsylvania is surrounded by many fields, it might have reminded early settlers of that ancient place. This kind of naming was common in early American history.