Mortimer, Ohio | |
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 Location of Mortimer, Ohio | |
| Coordinates: 41°06′34″N 83°39′01″W / 41.10944°N 83.65028°W | |
| Founded by | Addison Silverwood |
Mortimer is an unincorporated community located in central Allen Township, Hancock County, Ohio, United States.[1] It sits between the village of Van Buren to the north and the city of Findlay to the south.
History[edit]
Mortimer was originally called Silverwood, and under the latter name was laid out in 1883 by Addison Silverwood, and named for him.[2] A post office called Mortimer was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1911.[3]
References[edit]
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mortimer
- ^ History of Hancock County, Ohio: Containing a History of the County, Its Townships, Towns. Warner, Beers. 1886. p. 355.
- ^ "Hancock County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 3, 2016.
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |