Gambier is located in central Ohio in Knox County on the banks of the Kokosing River 35 miles northeast of Columbus and 4 miles southeast of Mt. Vernon. The town is the home of Kenyon College. The population estimate for July 1, 1998 was 2,065, a decrease of 8 since 1990.
For golfers, Tomahawk Hollow Golf Course, a public 18-hole, executive-style layout, awaits duffers and experts alike.