Carbondale, Ohio

Coordinates: 39°22′40″N 82°16′16″W / 39.37778°N 82.27111°W / 39.37778; -82.27111
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Location of Carbondale, Ohio
Location of Carbondale, Ohio
Map of Carbondale area

Carbondale is an

ZIP code 45717.[2] It is located a short distance north of State Route 56
.

The town is located on Carbondale Creek, which flows into Hewett Fork just below the town. Hewett Fork is a tributary of Raccoon Creek, which is a tributary of the Ohio River.

The name refers to the once-abundant coal resources in the hills and valleys surrounding the community.

white pine
plantations in the state, and features the state's champion white pine tree.

Education

Public Education in the community of Carbondale is provided by the

Alexander High School [1]
(Grades 9-12).

References

  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Carbondale, Ohio
  2. ^ USPS – Cities by ZIP Code Archived October 8, 2007, at the Wayback Machine
  3. ^ Overman, William Daniel (1958). Ohio Town Names. Akron, OH: Atlantic Press. p. 23.
  4. ^ History of Hocking Valley, Ohio. Inter-State Publishing Co. 1883. pp. 692.


39°22′40″N 82°16′16″W / 39.37778°N 82.27111°W / 39.37778; -82.27111