Cooperdale is an unincorporated community in Coshocton County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

Cooperdale was named for George Cooper, who founded the town when the Cleveland, Akron and Columbus Railroad was extended to that point.[2] A post office was established at Cooperdale in 1888, and remained in operation until 1955.[3]

References

  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Cooperdale, Ohio
  2. "RAILROAD BROUGHT VILLAGE OF COOPERDALE, OHIO INTO EXISTENCE". Walhonding Valley Historical Society. Retrieved December 7, 2015.
  3. "Coshocton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on December 8, 2015. Retrieved December 7, 2015.

40°13′11″N 82°03′55″W / 40.21972°N 82.06528°W / 40.21972; -82.06528


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