Gore, Ohio

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

History

Old variant names of Gore include Hamlin, New Gore and Burgessville. [1] Burgessville was first to be laid out, in January 1871. [2] Hamlin was laid out in February 1871. These nearby rival towns, separated only by railroad tracks, eventually merged. [2] The community is said to derive its name from the dressmaking term "gore". [3]

References

  1. 1 2 U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gore, Ohio
  2. 1 2 History of Hocking Valley, Ohio: together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Inter-State Pub. Co. 1883. p.  889.
  3. ↑ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 53.

39°34′49″N82°17′42″W / 39.58028°N 82.29500°W / 39.58028; -82.29500


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