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Mechanicsburg, Crawford County, Ohio

Coordinates: 40°54′52″N 82°46′21″W / 40.91444°N 82.77250°W / 40.91444; -82.77250
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Mechanicsburg is an unincorporated community in Auburn Township, Crawford County, Ohio, United States.[1]

History

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Mechanicsburg was founded circa 1845 and was so named because many of its original inhabitants had the occupation of mechanic, such as blacksmith, carpenter and cooper.[2]

References

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  1. ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mechanicsburg
  2. ^ History of Crawford County and Ohio. Baskin & Battey. 1881. pp. 523.


40°54′52″N 82°46′21″W / 40.91444°N 82.77250°W / 40.91444; -82.77250