19th century In 1828, the United States Postal Service requested that the village rename to avoid confusion with the more populated village of Waterville, New York. The name Hobart was selected to honor John Henry Hobart, then the Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York.
19th century in 1828 the united states postal service requested that the village rename to avoid confusion with the more populated village of waterville new york the name hobart was selected to honor john henry hobart then the bishop of the episcopal diocese of new york