Historical Markers in Hancock County, Ohio
Allen P. Dudley Bandshell
Beneath the Surface
Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients
Donnell Legacy
Early Beginnings
Elijah & Mellie Jones House
Findlay and Beyond
Findlay College
First School Building
Former Site of Mt. Blanchard Schools
Fort Necessity
Fort Necessity / William Hull Memorial Park
George P. Jones Home
Growing Pains
Hancock County Courthouse
Hancock County Veterans Memorial
Historic Bell Tower
Hull's Army
Hull's Trail
Independent Company
Indian Green / McKinnis-Litzenberg Farmstead
Indian Green Cemetery Veterans Memorial
Johnny Appleseed
Marathon & Speedway
Marion Township School District #3
Marketing Petroleum
Mason Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church
McComb
McComb First Presbyterian Church
McComb Veterans Memorial
Moving to Markets
Mt. Blanchard / Johnny Appleseed
Mt. Blanchard Veterans Memorial
Mt. Blanchard Veterans Memorial
Names Will Change
Oesterlen Well Site / Old Mill Stream Fairgrounds
Outstanding New Building, 1978 - 1979
Outstanding Renovated Building, 1980 - 1986
Rawson and the Railroads /
Refineries Multiply
Riverside Park / Old Mill Stream
Robinson Bridge
Schwartz Cemetery Veterans Memorial
Shipwreck History
Site of Fort Findlay
St. Johns Evangelical Lutheran Church
St. Michael Parish
The Glass Industry of Findlay, Ohio
The Great Karg Gas Well January 20 1886
The Ohio Oil Co - Marathon Oil Co / Gas Boom Era
The Underground Railroad in Hancock County
The University of Findlay
The Village of McComb
The Village of Van Buren
This Historic Bridge
Versatile Hydrocarbon
Veterans Memorial
Veterans Memorial Flagpole
Veterans Memorial Water Tower
Village of Arcadia / The Arcadia Heritage
Village of Arlington / The Arlington Heritage
War Savings Quota
William Bensinger and John R. Porter
William Ellsworth Hoy (1862-1961)
Williamstown
World War I and II Veterans Memorial
About Hancock County
Hancock County Timeline
Hancock County, Ohio is a county located in the northwestern part of the state. Its history dates back to the early 1800s when it was originally inhabited by Native American tribes, including the Shawnee and Wyandot. European settlement began in the early 1820s, with pioneers from Pennsylvania and Virginia establishing towns such as Findlay, the county seat.
The county's development was greatly influenced by the discovery of oil and natural gas in the late 1800s. This led to an influx of industries and population growth, as people flocked to the area for employment opportunities. Findlay became known as the "Oil Capital of the World" due to its significant oil production, and this industry played a pivotal role in shaping the county's economic and cultural landscape.
Over the years, Hancock County has experienced periods of prosperity and challenges. During World War II, the county's manufacturing sector boomed as it supported the war effort. After the war, the county continued to diversify its economy, with manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare becoming prominent industries.
Hancock County has also seen its fair share of cultural and community development. It is home to the University of Findlay, which was established in 1882 and has since become an integral part of the county's educational system. The county also boasts various parks, museums, and historical landmarks, preserving its rich heritage and providing recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. Today, Hancock County continues to thrive as a vibrant and growing community with a strong sense of history and progress.
The county's development was greatly influenced by the discovery of oil and natural gas in the late 1800s. This led to an influx of industries and population growth, as people flocked to the area for employment opportunities. Findlay became known as the "Oil Capital of the World" due to its significant oil production, and this industry played a pivotal role in shaping the county's economic and cultural landscape.
Over the years, Hancock County has experienced periods of prosperity and challenges. During World War II, the county's manufacturing sector boomed as it supported the war effort. After the war, the county continued to diversify its economy, with manufacturing, agriculture, and healthcare becoming prominent industries.
Hancock County has also seen its fair share of cultural and community development. It is home to the University of Findlay, which was established in 1882 and has since become an integral part of the county's educational system. The county also boasts various parks, museums, and historical landmarks, preserving its rich heritage and providing recreational opportunities for residents and visitors alike. Today, Hancock County continues to thrive as a vibrant and growing community with a strong sense of history and progress.
Hancock County Timeline
This timeline provides a glimpse into the major events and milestones that have shaped the history of Hancock County, Ohio.
- 1820 - Hancock County is established
- 1833 - The county seat is relocated from Findlay to Fostoria
- 1834 - The first courthouse is built in Findlay
- 1845 - The Findlay and Western Railroad is completed, connecting Findlay to other cities
- 1863 - The Civil War impacts the county, with numerous residents serving in the Union Army
- 1881 - Oil is discovered in the county, leading to an economic boom
- 1893 - Floods devastate Findlay and the surrounding areas
- 1905 - The Findlay Publishing Company is founded
- 1920 - The discovery of natural gas brings another economic boom to the county
- 1950 - The population of Hancock County reaches its peak at over 80,000 residents
- 1973 - The Hancock Historical Museum is established
- 2007 - The Marathon Petroleum Corporation, a major employer in the county, is formed