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Coldwater, Kentucky
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 Coldwater, Kentucky
Location in Kentucky
Coldwater, Kentucky
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Calloway |
| Elevation | 545 ft (166 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CST) |
| GNIS feature ID | 489801 |
Coldwater is a small, unincorporated community located in Calloway County, Kentucky, in the United States. An "unincorporated community" means it's a place without its own local government. Instead, it's managed by the county it's part of.
History of Coldwater
Early Beginnings
The area that became Coldwater was first developed in the early 1840s. A person named Byrd Ezell played a key role in setting up the original site of this community.
Post Office and Communication
A post office was officially opened in Coldwater on December 9, 1856. This was an important place for people to send and receive mail. The post office served the community for many years. It remained active until 1907, when it eventually closed down.
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