Houcktown, Ohio
Houcktown is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]
History
Houcktown was originally called North Liberty, and under the latter name was platted in 1853 by Jacob F. Houck.[2] A post office called Houcktown was established in 1862, and remained in operation until 1903.[3]
Houcktown is the birthplace of baseball player Dummy Hoy.
References
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Houcktown, Ohio
- ↑ History of Hancock County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns. Warner, Beers. 1886. p. 421.
- ↑ "Hancock County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
Coordinates: 40°56′07″N 83°35′39″W / 40.93528°N 83.59417°W
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