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Hoven, located in Potter County, was incorporated in 1883. By 1910, this small town growing on the prairie had a population of 209. This postcard captioned “Hoven, South ��ֱ����, Three Months Old Celebrating the Coming of the Rails July 22, 1907”, shows a thriving community. The building at the far left of the photo, with the U.S. flag and bunting, is the local newspaper office The Hoven Advocate. The wagon with the sign Central Lumber Co. appears to be installing telegraph poles along both sides of the street.