Gem, Ohio

Gem is an unincorporated community in Noble County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.^[1]

History

Gem was founded in 1892 by Thomas R. Harper, who built a store there and became the community's first postmaster.^[2] A post office was established at Gem in 1895, and remained in operation until 1904.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gem, Ohio
↑ Martin, Frank M. (1904). The County of Noble: A History of Noble County, Ohio, from the Earliest Days, with Special Chapter on Military Affairs, and Special Attention Given to Resources. Selwyn A. Brant. p. 244.
↑ "Noble County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved 10 December 2015.

Municipalities and communities of Noble County, Ohio, United States

County seat: Caldwell

Villages	Batesville Belle Valley Caldwell Dexter City Sarahsville Summerfield

Townships	Beaver Brookfield Buffalo Center Elk Enoch Jackson Jefferson Marion Noble Olive Seneca Sharon Stock Wayne

Unincorporated communities	Ava Carlisle Crooked Tree Dudley Dungannon East Union Elk Fulda Gem Harriettsville Hiramsburg Honesty Hoskinsville Keith Kennonsburg Middleburg Moundsville Mount Ephraim Olive Green Rochester Sharon South Olive Steamtown Whigville

Coordinates: 39°39′50″N 81°25′34″W / 39.66389°N 81.42611°W / 39.66389; -81.42611

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