Hector, Ohio Explained

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

History

Hector was platted in 1882, and named for Hector Havemeyer, proprietor.[1] A post office was established in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900.[2] Hector contained a stave factory, but the town's prospects ended once the surrounding forests (and wood supply) were depleted.[3]

References

41.1003°N -84.2278°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Putnam County, Ohio : its peoples, industries, and institutions . B.F. Bowen . Kinder, George D. . 1915 . 145.
  2. Web site: Putnam County . Jim Forte Postal History . 30 April 2015.
  3. News: Blanchard River Brought Pioneers To Putnam . Toledo Blade . May 31, 1953 . 30 April 2015 . Warren, Robert . 3.

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