Hume, Ohio
Hume is an unincorporated community in Allen County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]
History
Hume had its start when the railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office called Hume was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1960.[3]
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References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hume, Ohio
- History of Allen County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns, Villages, Schools, Churches, Industries, Etc. Warner, Beers & Company. 1885. p. 540.
- "Allen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
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