Gore, Ohio

Gore is an unincorporated community in Hocking County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

Old variant names of Gore include Hamlin, New Gore and Burgessville.[1] Burgessville was first to be laid out, in January 1871.[2] Hamlin was laid out in February 1871. These nearby rival towns, separated only by railroad tracks, eventually merged.[2]

References

Coordinates: 39°34′49″N 82°17′42″W / 39.58028°N 82.29500°W / 39.58028; -82.29500

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