Hector is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. Hector was platted in 1882, and named for Hector Havemeyer, proprietor. A post office was established in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900. Hector contained a stave factory, but the town's prospects ended once the surrounding f…Hector is an unincorporated community in Putnam County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. Hector was platted in 1882, and named for Hector Havemeyer, proprietor. A post office was established in 1883, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1900. Hector contained a stave factory, but the town's prospects ended once the surrounding forests were depleted.
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