Gibisonville, Ohio facts for kids
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Gibisonville, Ohio
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 Gibisonville, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Gibisonville, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Hocking |
| Township | Laurel |
| Elevation | 1,109 ft (338 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1075914 |
Gibisonville is a small, quiet community in Hocking County, Ohio, in the United States. It's not a city or a town with its own local government, which is why it's called an unincorporated community. You can find Gibisonville along Ohio State Route 678, about 9 miles (14 km) west-southwest of a larger town called Logan.
History of Gibisonville
How Gibisonville Started
Gibisonville was first planned and settled in the year 1840. It was named after its founders, two men named Samuel and William Gibison. They were important in starting this community.
The Old Post Office
A post office was opened in Gibisonville in 1850. This was a very important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed down in 1969.
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