Mortimer is an unincorporated community located in central Allen Township, Hancock County, Ohio, United States. It sits between the village of Van Buren to the north and the city of Findlay to the south. History Mortimer was originally called Silverwood, and under the latter name was laid out in 1883 by Addison Silverwood, and named for him. A post office called Mortimer was established in 1883, and remained in operation until 1911. References Unincorporated communities in Hancock County, Ohio Unincorporated communities in Ohio