Wisterman, Ohio Explained

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

History

Wisterman was platted in 1883 when the railroad was extended to that point.[1] A post office called Wisterman was established in 1880, and remained in operation until 1910.[2]

Notable person

Ivan Eastman, a sport shooter who competed in the 1908 Summer Olympics, was born in Wisterman in 1884.[3]

References

41.1236°N -84.2378°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: History of Putnam County, Ohio : its peoples, industries, and institutions . B.F. Bowen . Kinder, George D. . 1915 . 126.
  2. Web site: Putnam County . Jim Forte Postal History . 14 December 2015.
  3. Web site: Ivan Eastman . https://web.archive.org/web/20200418111739/https://www.sports-reference.com/olympics/athletes/ea/ivan-eastman-1.html . dead . 18 April 2020 . sports-reference.com . 14 December 2015.

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