Cooperdale, Ohio

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 7 December 2015.
  3. "Coshocton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Archived from the original on 8 December 2015. Retrieved 7 December 2015.

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


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