Hinckley, Ohio facts for kids

Hinckley is a small, unincorporated community located in Medina County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. An "unincorporated community" means it's a recognized place but doesn't have its own separate local government like a city or town.

Hinckley's History

The story of Hinckley began a long time ago. A post office opened here in 1825, helping people send and receive mail. The community was named after a man named Judge Samuel Hinckley. He was a "land speculator" from Massachusetts. This means he bought land hoping it would become more valuable over time. Sometimes, Hinckley was also called "Hinckley Center."

Famous People from Hinckley

Many talented people have lived in or come from Hinckley. They have achieved success in sports and media.

Sports Stars

• Connor Cook: He played as a quarterback in the NFL and the XFL. Before that, he played college football for Michigan State.
• Avery Jenkins: He is a professional disc golfer. He even won the 2009 PDGA World Championship.
• Valarie Jenkins: She is also a professional disc golfer and has won the PDGA World Championship four times!
• Matt Tifft: He is a professional NASCAR driver, competing in exciting car races.

Media Personalities

• Jim Donovan: He is well-known as the radio voice for the Cleveland Browns football team. He also works as a sports director for WKYC-3, a TV station in Cleveland.