Hector, Ohio

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

History

A post office called Hector was established in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900.[2] Hector contained a stave factory, but once the local forests (and wood supply) were cleared, the community entered a decline.[3]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hector, Ohio
  2. ↑ "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  3. ↑ Warren, Robert (May 31, 1953). "Blanchard River Brought Pioneers To Putnam". Toledo Blade. p. 3. Retrieved 30 April 2015.