Coolville

History

In 1818 Coolville was platted (laid out by) by Simeon W. Cooley, for whom it is named. The village was incorporated in 1835. By the 1830s, Coolville contained two stores, a gristmill, and a sawmill. Coolville has been noted for its unusual place name. The village is located close to three other "hot/cold" communities: Torch and Frost (both unincorporated communities in Athens County), and Snowville in Meigs County. "Roots" General and Feed store was built in 1846 and still stands as a remodeled home with a business front. The bank originally was built in the late 1800s on Main St, known today as the "Village Hall".

Geography

It is located on the right bank (west bank) of the Hocking River, a few miles upstream from its confluence with the Ohio River. US 50/SR 32/SR 7, Appalachian Corridor D, bypasses the town on the north side, just outside the built-up area, and provides highway access to the community. OH-144, located on the near bank of the Hocking River, also provides access. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of , of which is land and is water.

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