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

History

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Gaysport was laid out in 1880 by Asa Gay, and named for him.[2] A post office called Gaysport was established in 1888, and remained in operation until 1926.[3]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Gaysport, Ohio
  2. ^ Everhart, F.J. (1882). 1794. History of Muskingum County, Ohio, with illustrations and biographical sketches of prominent men and pioneers. F.J. Everhart & Co. p. 439.
  3. ^ "Muskingum County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on January 20, 2016. Retrieved January 5, 2016.

39°48′10″N 81°53′26″W / 39.80278°N 81.89056°W / 39.80278; -81.89056