Deunquat, Ohio

Deunquat is an unincorporated community in Wyandot County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

A post office was established at Deunquat in 1830, and remained in operation until 1928.[2] The community was named in honor of a Wyandot chief.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Deunquat, Ohio
  2. "Wyandot County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 7 December 2015.
  3. Bright, William (2004). Native American Placenames of the United States. University of Oklahoma Press. p. 135. ISBN 978-0-8061-3598-4.

Coordinates: 40°55′42″N 83°07′53″W / 40.92833°N 83.13139°W / 40.92833; -83.13139

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