Gavers is an unincorporated community in Columbiana County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

The community was named for Gideon Gaver, a pioneer settler.[2] A post office called Gavers was established in 1848, and remained in operation until 1902.[3] Besides the post office, Gavers had a country store.[4]

References

  1. ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gavers, Ohio
  2. ↑ McCord, William B. (1905). History of Columbiana County, Ohio and Representative Citizens. Biographical Publishing Company. p. 338.
  3. ↑ "Columbiana County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved January 10, 2016.
  4. ↑ History of Columbiana County, Ohio: With Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers. Unigraphic. 1879. p. 284.

40°42′25″N 80°48′20″W / 40.70694°N 80.80556°W / 40.70694; -80.80556


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