| John Nelson Hinkle | |
| Office1: | 34th Mayor of Columbus |
| Term Start1: | 1901 |
| Term End1: | May 4, 1903 |
| Predecessor1: | Samuel J. Swartz |
| Successor1: | Robert H. Jeffrey |
| Party: | Democratic |
| Profession: | Mayor Soap Maker |
| Birth Date: | January 11, 1854 |
| Death Date: | October 25, 1905 (aged 51) |
| Restingplace: | Green Lawn Cemetery Columbus, Ohio |
| Spouse: | Samantha |
John Nelson Hinkle (January 11, 1854 – October 25, 1905) was the 34th mayor of Columbus, Ohio and the 31st person to serve in that office. He was elected on April 1, 1901 and served Columbus for one term. He sought re-election for a second term. The opposing candidate, Republican nominee Robert H. Jeffrey, defeated incumbent mayor Hinkle. Jeffrey took office on May 4, 1903. He died on October 25, 1905.
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