Hawks, Ohio Explained

Hawks is an unincorporated community in Vinton County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

A variant name was Hawk. A post office called Hawks was established in 1880, the name was changed to Hawk in 1895, and the post office closed in 1937.^[1] The community has the name of Wes Hawk, a pioneer settler.^[2]

References

39.1114°N -82.3872°W

Notes and References

1. Web site: Post offices . Jim Forte Postal History . 11 June 2016.
2. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 59.