Kyger, Ohio

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]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Kyger
↑ 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.
↑ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 71.
↑ Post Office (historical) U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: 1988250

Municipalities and communities of Gallia County, Ohio, United States

County seat: Gallipolis

Villages	Centerville Cheshire Crown City Gallipolis Rio Grande Vinton

Townships	Addison Cheshire Clay Gallipolis Green Greenfield Guyan Harrison Huntington Morgan Ohio Perry Raccoon Springfield Walnut

CDP	Kanauga

Unincorporated communities	Adamsville Bidwell Centerpoint Evergreen Ewington Gallia Harrisburg Kerr Kyger Mercerville Northup Patriot Porter Rodney

Coordinates: 38°58′53″N 82°09′18″W / 38.98139°N 82.15500°W / 38.98139; -82.15500

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