Hector, Ohio

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

History

Hector was platted in 1882, and named for Hector Havemeyer, proprietor.[2] A post office was established in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900.[3] Hector contained a stave factory, but the town's prospects ended once the surrounding forests (and wood supply) were depleted.[4]

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References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hector, Ohio
  2. Kinder, George D. (1915). History of Putnam County, Ohio : its peoples, industries, and institutions. B.F. Bowen. p. 145.
  3. "Putnam County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 30 April 2015.
  4. Warren, Robert (May 31, 1953). "Blanchard River Brought Pioneers To Putnam". Toledo Blade. p. 3. Retrieved 30 April 2015.



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