Gibisonville, Ohio

Gibisonville, Ohio
Unincorporated community
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Coordinates: 39°28′59″N82°35′11″W / 39.48306°N 82.58639°W / 39.48306; -82.58639
Country	United States
State	Ohio
County	Hocking
Township	Good Hope
Elevation	1,109 ft (338 m)
ZIP code	43149
Area code	740
GNIS feature ID	1064736

Gibisonville is an unincorporated community in Good Hope Township, Hocking County, in the U.S. state of Ohio. It is located along State Route 678, approximately 9 miles southwest of Logan.

History

Gibisonville was laid out in 1840 by settlers Samuel and William Gibison, whose surname the village bears. ^[1] A post office operated under the name Gibisonville from 1850 until it was discontinued in 1969. ^[2] The community served early residents of the surrounding forested hills and farmland.

Geography

Gibisonville lies in the unglaciated portion of the Allegheny Plateau, known for its hilly terrain, gorges, and sandstone rock formations. The GNIS lists its elevation as 1,109 feet (338 m). ^[3]

References

1. History of Hocking Valley, Ohio. Inter‑State Publishing Co. 1883. p. 1133.
2. "Hocking County Post Offices". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved July 7, 2025.
3. "Gibisonville, Ohio (GNIS)". USGS. Retrieved July 7, 2025.