Hume is an

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in Allen County, in the U.S. state of

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History

Hume had its start when the railroad was extended to that point. A post office called Hume was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1960.

References

Unincorporated communities in Allen County, Ohio 1875 establishments in Ohio Populated places established in 1875 Unincorporated communities in Ohio {{AllenCountyOH-geo-stub