Hon is an unincorporated community in Scott County, Arkansas, United States.[1]

History

The community was named after the family of John Hon, which settled the area in the 1830s.[2] A post office called Hon was established in 1904, and remained in operation until 1973.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hon, Arkansas
  2. Hon (Scott County) from the Encyclopedia of Arkansas History and Culture. Retrieved 7 July 2019.
  3. "Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 5, 2017.

34°56′21″N 94°10′53″W / 34.93917°N 94.18139°W / 34.93917; -94.18139


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