Houcktown
North Liberty | |
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Coordinates: 40°56′07″N 83°35′39″W / 40.93528°N 83.59417°W | |
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County | Hancock County |
Founded by | Jacob F. Houck |
Houcktown is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. [1]
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]
Houcktown
North Liberty | |
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Coordinates: 40°56′07″N 83°35′39″W / 40.93528°N 83.59417°W | |
Country | ![]() |
State | ![]() |
County | Hancock County |
Founded by | Jacob F. Houck |
Houcktown is an unincorporated community in Hancock County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. [1]
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]