Chili, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Chili
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 Chili
Location in Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Coshocton |
| Elevation | 810 ft (250 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| GNIS feature ID | 1048600 |
Chili is a small place in Ohio, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it is a settlement that is not part of an official city or town government. Chili is located in Crawford Township, Coshocton County, Ohio.
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History of Chili
How Chili Started
Chili began a long time ago, around a special shop. This shop was a blacksmith shop. A blacksmith is someone who makes and repairs things out of metal, like tools or horseshoes. The community grew up around this important place.
Planning the Community
In 1834, the area was officially platted. This means that the land was carefully measured and divided into lots and streets. It was like drawing a map for a new neighborhood before building it.
The Post Office in Chili
A post office opened in Chili in 1834. It was first called Winklepeck's. But a few years later, in 1838, its name was changed to Chili. The post office served the community for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1908.
Famous People from Chili
A very important doctor was born in Chili. His name was George Washington Crile. He became a famous surgeon. Surgeons are doctors who perform operations to treat injuries or diseases.
