Gahanna, Ohio, United States
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About
Gahanna is a populated place located in Franklin county Ohio in the United States of America. It is at 40.0192307 latitude and -82.8793446 longitude. Gahanna is at an elevation of 243 ft (797 m). The USGS map that contains this location is titled "Northeast Columbus".
Description
Located on Route 62, northeast of Columbus at the intersection of Route 317 in eastern Franklin County.
History
Founded in 1849 by John Clark, an Ohio native and plantation owner. Local folklore indicates that the community was named for Gay Hanna, a popular Indian girl who lived in the community. (City history of Gahanna, Ohio) Another name origin indicates that the community was named for the Gahanna River, now called Big Walnut Creek, an Indian word meaning "three united in one". (Ohio Town Names,William D Overman, 1958)
Location Details
| Type of Place: | Populated Place |
| Latitude: | 40.0192307 |
| Longitude: | -82.8793446 |
| Elevation: | 243 ft / 797 m |
| County: | Franklin |
| USGS Map Name: | Northeast Columbus |
