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
- ↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vales Mills, Ohio
- 1 2 History of Hocking Valley, Ohio: together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Inter-State Pub. Co. 1883. p. 1371.
- ↑ "Vinton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 9, 2015.
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39°10′40″N 82°18′53″W / 39.17778°N 82.31472°W
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