Mechanicsburg, Henry County, Indiana facts for kids
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Mechanicsburg,
Henry County, Indiana |
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 Mechanicsburg, Henry County, Indiana
Location in Indiana
Mechanicsburg, Henry County, Indiana
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Henry |
| Township | Fall Creek |
| Elevation | 994 ft (303 m) |
| ZIP code |
47356
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| FIPS code | 18-48168 |
| GNIS feature ID | 449694 |
Mechanicsburg is a small, unincorporated community located in Fall Creek Township, Henry County, Indiana. An "unincorporated community" means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. It's part of Fall Creek Township.
The Story of Mechanicsburg
Mechanicsburg was officially planned and marked out on maps in 1858. This process is called "platting." The people who settled here chose the name "Mechanicsburg" because many of the early residents were skilled mechanics. These were people who worked with machines and tools. The community used to have its own post office, but it closed down in 1907.
Where is Mechanicsburg?
You can find Mechanicsburg where two roads meet: US 36 and Mechanicsburg Road. It's a quiet spot in Henry County, Indiana.
