Jesse Bevis , an early postmaster and hotel proprietor , gave the community his name .
A post office called Bevis Tavern was established in 1835 , the name was changed to Bevis in 1874 , and the post office closed in 1903 .
Bevis   , an early Bevis and hotel proprietor , gave the community Bevis ' name .
A post office called Bevis Tavern was established in 1835 , the name was changed to Bevis in 1874 , and the post office closed in 1903 .