Bradley, Ohio facts for kids

Bradley is a small place located in Jefferson County, in the state of Ohio, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a city or a town would. Instead, it's part of the larger county.

Bradley's History

How Bradley Started

Bradley first began as a mining community. This means many people who lived there worked in mines, digging for valuable resources like coal. The community grew around these mining jobs.

Post Office and Store

A post office was opened in Bradley in 1904. This was an important place for people to send and receive letters and packages. The post office served the community for many years, finally closing in 1964. Besides the post office, Bradley also had a country store. This store was likely a central spot where people could buy everyday items and groceries.