Hector, Ohio

Unincorporated community in Ohio, U.S.

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

History

Hector was platted in 1882, and named for Hector Havemeyer, proprietor.[2] A post office was established in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900.[3] Hector contained a stave factory, but the town's prospects ended once the surrounding forests (and wood supply) were depleted.[4]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hector, Ohio
  2. ^ Kinder, George D. (1915). History of Putnam County, Ohio : its peoples, industries, and institutions. B.F. Bowen. p. 145.
  3. ^ "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
  4. ^ Warren, Robert (May 31, 1953). "Blanchard River Brought Pioneers To Putnam". Toledo Blade. p. 3. Retrieved April 30, 2015.
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