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Why visit Coal Grove
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 39 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 3 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Paramount Arts Center, Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge, Culbertson House and Ashland Commercial Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Coal Grove
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Coal Grove
Coal Grove is a village in Lawrence County, Ohio, United States, along the Ohio River. The population was 1,889 at the 2020 census. It borders the city of Ironton and lies across the Ohio River from Ashland, Kentucky. It is linked to Ashland by the Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge and Simeon Willis Memorial Bridge.
From the Wikipedia article Coal Grove, Ohio (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do3
Paramount Arts Center
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Performing arts center and former movie theater in Ashland, Kentucky, United States
1300 Winchester Avenue, Ashland
Ben Williamson Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 0.6 mi
Cantilever bridge crossing the Ohio River
Museums and landmarks7
Culbertson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic house in Kentucky, United States
Ashland Commercial Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Ashland, Kentucky
Bath Avenue Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic district in Ashland, Kentucky
Catlett House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Catlettsburg, Kentucky, United States
Nando Felty Saloon
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic building in Ashland, Kentucky
Highlands Museum and Discovery Center
Museum · 1.0 mi
Heritage center, science center in Ashland, Kentucky
The Highlands Museum & Discovery Center
Museum · 1.0 mi
1620 Winchester Avenue, Ashland
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
Restaurants and cafes39
Tuscan Prime Italian Chophouse
Restaurant · Steak House, Italian, American · 0.9 mi
1441 Winchester Avenue, Ashland
Mo-Su 06:30-10:00, 16:00-22:00
Tim Hortons
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.4 mi
2524 Winchester Avenue, Ashland
Mo-We 06:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 06:00-16:00
27 more on the map.
History
Coal Grove was once known as "Petersburg" or "Petersburgh." Its name has also been spelled "Coalgrove."
In June 2019 a large amount of sodium permanganate was dumped into a malfunctioned water pipe, turning the water light pink. According to officials, the water was safe to drink, but it was recommended not to wash clothes with it.
From the History section of Coal Grove, Ohio on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Delta Hotels by Marriott Ashland Downtown
Motel and hotel · 0.9 mi
1441 Winchester Avenue, Ashland
Churches and places of worship9
First Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
First Christian Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
St. James AME Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Holy Family Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 0.9 mi
900 Winchester Avenue, Ashland
Shopping13
Gas and EV charging4
Schools, colleges and libraries39
Healthcare2
Map of Coal Grove
127 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 40°F | 22°F | 3.5 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 24°F | 3.7 in |
| Mar | 54°F | 32°F | 4.4 in |
| Apr | 67°F | 41°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 75°F | 51°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.5 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.6 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 3.9 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.3 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 43°F | 3.0 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 32°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 27°F | 4.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ashland Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Lawrence County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-03-31: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-04-08: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Landslides (Flood)
- 2018-04-17: Severe Storms, Landslides, And Mudslides (Flood)
- 2012-08-20: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2012-06-30: Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Lawrence County Airpark (HTW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Ashland 2 mi south, about 4 min by car
- Ironton 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Burlington 8 mi southeast, about 13 min by car
- Chesapeake 11 mi southeast, about 17 min by car
- Huntington 12 mi southeast, about 20 min by car
- Portsmouth 25 mi northwest, about 40 min by car
- Teays Valley 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- St. Albans 45 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- South Charleston 51 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Charleston 55 mi east, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Coal Grove Ohio along Marion Pike (SR 243), FunksBrother, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Coal Grove-Carlyle Tile (COAF) - 069, Ohio Redevelopment Projects - ODSA, CC BY 2.0
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