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Coalvale, Kansas facts for kids

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Coalvale is a small place in Crawford County, Kansas, in the United States. It's called an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses, but it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town does.

A Look Back at Coalvale's History

Coalvale had a post office that opened in 1880. A post office was very important back then. It was how people sent and received letters and packages. This post office stayed open for many years. It closed down in 1907.

The community was also known for its coal. The Lewis Coal Company ran a coal mine there. This happened in the 1800s. Coal mining was a big industry at that time. It provided jobs and fuel for homes and factories.

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