Gilmer

Gilmer is a surname of English origin that has also been used as a place name in the United States. The name appears in several states, most notably as county names and a city.

Gilmer County, Georgia, is located in the north-central part of the state. The county seat is Ellijay. It was named after George Rockingham Gilmer, who served as governor of Georgia in the early 1830s.

Gilmer County, West Virginia, lies in central West Virginia. The county seat is Glenville. It was named for Thomas W. Gilmer, a 19th-century American politician.

Gilmer, Texas, is a city in Upshur County and serves as the county seat. It is situated in the northeastern part of the state and is part of the broader East Texas region.

In addition to these, the name Gilmer appears in other localities and in various institutions and acknowledgments named after individuals bearing the surname. The uses reflect a common pattern of place-naming in the United States, linking geography with historical figures.