Kyger, Ohio

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Kyger is an unincorporated community in Gallia County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. [1]

History

Kyger was platted in 1842. [2] The community took its name from nearby Kyger Creek. [3] A post office called Kyger was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1962. [4]

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References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kyger
  2. History of Gallia County: Containing a Condensed History of the County; Biographical Sketches; General Statistics; Miscellaneous Matters &c. St. Peter's Episcopal Church. 1882. p. 27.
  3. Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 71.
  4. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: 1988250

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