Coffman is an

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in Saline Township in southern Sainte Genevieve County,

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, United States. It is located approximately fifteen miles southwest of Ste. Genevieve.

History

A post office called Coffman was established in 1875, and remained in operation until 1942. The community of Coffman was named after John Coffman, a nearby landowner, native of

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and one of Missouri's largest slave holders. An earlier settlement, called New Tennessee, was located near Coffman and had been founded by

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American settlers, many hailing from

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Community

Coffman is home to the Crown Valley Brewing & Distilling Co. microbrewery as well as the 165 acre Crown Valley Winery.Crown Valley Winery http://www.ruralmissouri.coop/05pages/05DecCrownWine.html

References

Unincorporated communities in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri Unincorporated communities in Missouri {{SainteGenevieveCountyMO-geo-stub