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Of course, Hancock County is more than just Findlay. As of July 1, 2002, the population of Hancock County was 72,286 people. Located in the northwest portion of the state, Hancock County (See Map) is 533.6 square miles in area. Hancock County includes Findlay, the county seat, a portion of Bluffton (See Map) and Fostoria (See Map) along with several villages.
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Below are the villages and townships of Hancock County:
Arcadia » See Map
This name is a district in Greece, long praised for its simple life and the contentment of its people. The name Arcadia has come to signify this type of life and typifies the Arcadia of Hancock County.
Arlington » See Map
More than 30 towns in the United States bear this name. It comes from the Earl of Arlington, an English statesman who was Lord Chamberlain when King Charles II ruled.
Benton Ridge » See Map
U.S. Senator Thomas Benton of Missouri was a distinguished leader in the country. The "ridge" part of the name refers to the fact that the town is located on a ridge, which was one of the ancient beaches of a lake.
Findlay » See Map
The Hancock County seat, Findlay was named for Colonel James Findlay of Cincinnati, who built Fort Findlay in the War of 1812 while traveling to Detroit with General Hull's troops.
Jenera » See Map
Dr. A.B. Jenner was the town's first doctor and postmaster. A variation of his name became the village's name.
McComb » See Map
The town was first called Pleasantville. Later, the town was named McComb to honor the town's first doctor, Dr. Samuel McComb Turner.
Mount Blanchard » See Map
The Blanchard River, which runs through this village, was named for Jacques Blanchard, a French tailor, who lived among the area's Native Americans. The "mount" portion of the name refers to some high banks along the river in that area.
Mount Cory » See Map
Judge D.J Cory of Findlay was one of the county's early leaders. The "mount" was added to avoid confusion with the town Carey in Wyandot County.
North Findlay » See Map
The town has had several names. Originally Silverwood and Stuartsville, it then became known as Mortimer. In 1947, the name changed to North Findlay.
Rawson » See Map
Dr. LaQuineo Rawson was the first president of the railroad that runs through town. He practiced medicine in Findlay and Fremont and was a brother of Dr. Bass Rawson, Findlay's first doctor.
Van Buren » See Map
This town was named for Martin Van Buren when he was Vice President of the United States.
Vanlue » See Map
William Vanlue, a pioneer resident, laid out the town which was then named for him.
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