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'''Gavers''' is an [[unincorporated community]] in [[Columbiana County, Ohio|Columbiana County]], in the [[U.S. state]] of [[Ohio]].<ref>{{GNIS|1064707}}</ref> |
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== Gahanna, Ohio is a suburb located northeast of Columbus, the capital city of Ohio. It was settled around 1849 and officially incorporated as a village in 1881 before becoming a city in 1970. Today, Gahanna has a population of approximately 36,000 people and features a blend of residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and industrial parks. It's known for its community-oriented events and activities, contributing to its vibrant local culture and economy.History == |
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The community was named for Gideon Gaver, a pioneer settler.<ref>{{cite book|last=McCord|first=William B.|title=History of Columbiana County, Ohio and Representative Citizens|url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_ONQyAQAAMAAJ|year=1905|publisher=Biographical Publishing Company|page=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_ONQyAQAAMAAJ/page/n326 338]}}</ref> A post office called Gavers was established in 1848, and remained in operation until 1902.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=OH&county=Columbiana |title=Columbiana County |publisher=Jim Forte Postal History |access-date=10 January 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304225129/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=OH&county=Columbiana |archive-date=4 March 2016 }}</ref> Besides the post office, Gavers had a country store.<ref>{{cite book|title=History of Columbiana County, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OeA4AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA284|year=1879|publisher=Unigraphic|page=284}}</ref> |
The community was named for Gideon Gaver, a pioneer settler.<ref>{{cite book|last=McCord|first=William B.|title=History of Columbiana County, Ohio and Representative Citizens|url=https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_ONQyAQAAMAAJ|year=1905|publisher=Biographical Publishing Company|page=[https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_ONQyAQAAMAAJ/page/n326 338]}}</ref> A post office called Gavers was established in 1848, and remained in operation until 1902.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=OH&county=Columbiana |title=Columbiana County |publisher=Jim Forte Postal History |access-date=10 January 2016 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304225129/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=OH&county=Columbiana |archive-date=4 March 2016 }}</ref> Besides the post office, Gavers had a country store.<ref>{{cite book|title=History of Columbiana County, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=OeA4AQAAMAAJ&pg=PA284|year=1879|publisher=Unigraphic|page=284}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 16:41, 11 July 2024
Gahanna, Ohio is a suburb located northeast of Columbus, the capital city of Ohio. It was settled around 1849 and officially incorporated as a village in 1881 before becoming a city in 1970. Today, Gahanna has a population of approximately 36,000 people and features a blend of residential neighborhoods, commercial areas, and industrial parks. It's known for its community-oriented events and activities, contributing to its vibrant local culture and economy.History
The community was named for Gideon Gaver, a pioneer settler.[1] A post office called Gavers was established in 1848, and remained in operation until 1902.[2] Besides the post office, Gavers had a country store.[3]
References
- ^ McCord, William B. (1905). History of Columbiana County, Ohio and Representative Citizens. Biographical Publishing Company. p. 338.
- ^ "Columbiana County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 10 January 2016.
- ^ History of Columbiana County, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers. Unigraphic. 1879. p. 284.
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