McComb, Ohio

McComb is a village in Hancock County, Ohio, United States.

[5] Despite its spelling, McComb is named for Alexander Macomb, who was the second man to serve as Commanding General of the United States Army.

[6] The reason for the spelling, "McComb" instead of "Macomb," is that the village was named by a Scotsman who fought under Macomb at the Battle of Plattsburg, and he used the Scottish manner of pronunciation and spelling.

[7] William Bensinger and John Reed Porter among the first soldiers receive the Medal of Honor in American history for their role in the Great Locomotive Chase, are buried in McComb.

[8] McComb is located northwest of Findlay near the Putnam and Wood County borders.

19.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

17.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 6.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

The junior high school was located nearby in Hoytville, Ohio.

Map of Ohio highlighting Hancock County