Coffman, Kentucky
Coffman | |
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  Coffman Location within the state of Kentucky  Coffman Coffman (the United States) | |
| Coordinates: 37°27′47″N 87°6′7″W / 37.46306°N 87.10194°W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Ohio |
| Elevation | 417 ft (127 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 507725[1] |
Coffman is an unincorporated community and coal town located in Ohio County, Kentucky, United States. It was also known as Jimtown. Founded in 1905 by Franklin Olliver Coffman, it included a post office, school, and general store. Mining ceased in 1911 when cheaper shallow strip mining in Indiana began operations.
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[edit]Municipalities and communities of Ohio County, Kentucky, United States | ||
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| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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