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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