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Cooney, Ohio facts for kids

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Cooney is a small, unincorporated community located in Williams County, Ohio, in the U.S. state of Ohio. An unincorporated community means it's a group of homes and businesses that don't have their own local government, like a town or city. Instead, it's usually part of a larger county.

History of Cooney

The community of Cooney has a simple but interesting past. It was likely named after a family of early settlers who lived in the area.

When Cooney Had a Post Office

A post office was opened in Cooney in the year 1881. Having a post office was a big deal for a small community back then! It meant people could send and receive letters and packages right where they lived, making it easier to connect with others. This post office served the community for many years, but it eventually closed in 1904.

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