Gambier, Educational village in Knox County, Ohio, United States
Gambier extends across 0.94 square miles of land along the Kokosing River, housing Kenyon College and residential neighborhoods within Knox County.
The village originated in 1824 when Lord Gambier, an Episcopal Church benefactor, supported the establishment of Kenyon College as the first Episcopal institution.
The presence of Kenyon College brings educational programs, literary events, and student activities that shape the social structure of this 2,213-resident community.
Mount Vernon City Schools operates Wiggin Street Elementary, while Kenyon College provides higher education facilities and multiple student services in the village.
In 2020, Gambier made regional history by implementing the first anti-discrimination legislation for LGBTQ+ individuals in Knox County.
Location: Knox County
Inception: 1824
Elevation above the sea: 329 m
Website: http://www.villageofgambier.org/
Website: http://villageofgambier.org
GPS coordinates: 40.37640,-82.39670
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:49
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