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. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
39°39′50″N 81°25′34″W / 39.66389°N 81.42611°W
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