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

History

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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

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Vales Mills, Ohio
  2. ^ a b History of Hocking Valley, Ohio: together with sketches of its cities, villages and townships. Inter-State Pub. Co. 1883. p. 1371.
  3. ^ "Vinton County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved December 9, 2015.

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