Namesakes
The Hocking Valley Railway was formed in 1870. Today, the Hocking Valley Scenic Railway still runs as a tourist attraction.
Hocking County, Ohio is named after the river, as are the Hocking Hills, which include Hocking State Forest and Hocking Hills State Park.
The Hocking Canal existed from 1838-1890.
Hocking College is a technical college located at Nelsonville, Ohio.
General Hocking Brick Company, Hocking Iron Company, Hocking Valley Products Company and Hocking Valley Clay Company were all former manufacturers in the area.
The Hocking River's name is the inspiration for the call letters of Lancaster's Country music radio station WHOK-FM.
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