Gilbert, Ohio Explained

Gilbert is an unincorporated community in Muskingum County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.

History

An old variant name was Gilbert Station. Gilbert Station had its start as a railroad town, and was named after Gilbert Beatty.[1] A post office called Gilbert was established in 1873, and remained in operation until 1934.[2]

References

40.0214°N -81.9764°W

Notes and References

  1. Book: Everhart, F.J.. 1794. History of Muskingum County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches of prominent men and pioneers. 1882. F.J. Everhart & Co.. 371.
  2. Web site: Muskingum County . Jim Forte Postal History . 4 January 2016 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160120133455/http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=OH&county=Muskingum . 20 January 2016 .

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