In 1813, after protests and attempts at rebellion, President James Monroe seized Spanish lands west of the Perdido River and declared them a part of the Louisiana Purchase of 1803.

When Florida attempted to claim the land between the old pass and the new, Alabama legislators replied "Oh no you don't."

[2] The community has its own water tower, fire station, and private harbor, two recreation centers, basketball and pickleball courts, a playground, a boat launch, a community greenspace, a guard house at the entrance, and an administrative center known as Ono House.

[7] Notable residents of Ono Island have included former Healthsouth CEO Richard Scrushy[8] and former NFL player Kenny Stabler.

[10] There are a number of other prominent homeowners including NFL general managers, authors, musicians, well known coaches, and business leaders who have bought on the Island for privacy.

[11] On September 16, 2004, the community suffered extensive damage when Hurricane Ivan came ashore just a few miles west.

[12][13] The island's nearest weather reporting station is Gulf Shores, Alabama, which provides climate data.