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Unincorporated community in Ohio, U.S.

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

History

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

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gem, Ohio
  2. 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.
  3. "Noble County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on December 22, 2015. Retrieved December 10, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Noble County, Ohio, United States
County seat: Caldwell
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Map of Ohio highlighting Noble County
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39°39′50″N 81°25′34″W / 39.66389°N 81.42611°W / 39.66389; -81.42611


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