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]

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Hume, Ohio
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "Allen County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved January 10, 2016.


40°39′47″N 84°12′03″W / 40.66306°N 84.20083°W / 40.66306; -84.20083


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