Houcktown, Ohio
Houcktown
North Liberty | |
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Houcktown Location of Houcktown within the state of Ohio Houcktown Houcktown (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 40°56′07″N 83°35′39″W / 40.93528°N 83.59417°W | |
| Country | USA |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hancock County |
| Founded by | Jacob F. Houck |
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.[4] On April 5, 2022 a historic marker in Houcktown was dedicated to Dummy Hoy.[5]
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 January 3, 2016.
- ^ "Alumni eNewsletter: Finally! Hoy Honored by Cincinnati Reds (Archives)". alumni2.gallaudet.edu. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
- ^ "Houcktown's William Hoy Honored With Ohio Historical Marker - 1330 & 95.5 WFIN". wfin.com. Retrieved April 6, 2022.