Vales Mills, Ohio

Vales Mills is an unincorporated community in Vinton County, in the U.S. state of Ohio.[1]

History

The community took its name from Vale's Mill, a sawmill and gristmill.[2] A post office was established at Vales Mills in 1878, and remained in operation until 1938.[3] Arthur P. Vale was the first postmaster.[2]

References

Coordinates: 39°10′40″N 82°18′53″W / 39.17778°N 82.31472°W / 39.17778; -82.31472

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