Havana is an unincorporated community in Huron County, Ohio, United States.[1]

History

Havana had its start in 1848 when the Sandusky & Mansfield Railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office was established at Havana in 1851, and remained in operation until 1959.[3] The community most likely was named after Havana, the capital of Cuba.[2]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Havana
  2. 1 2 Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 58.
  3. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Havana Post Office (historical)

41°08′14″N 82°44′50″W / 41.13722°N 82.74722°W / 41.13722; -82.74722

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