Coffman, Kentucky

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.

Coffman
Coffman
Location within the state of Kentucky
Coffman
Coffman (the United States)
Coordinates: 37°27′47″N 87°6′7″W
CountryUnited States
StateKentucky
CountyOhio
Elevation
417 ft (127 m)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
  Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
GNIS feature ID507725[1]

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