Mechanicstown, Ohio facts for kids
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Mechanicstown, Ohio
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Mechanicstown Veterans Memorial
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Location of Mechanicstown, Ohio
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Carroll |
| Township | Fox |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44651
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| Area code(s) | 330 |
| GNIS Feature ID | 1061502 |
Mechanicstown is a small community in Carroll County, Ohio, in the United States. It's not a city or town with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community. This means it's a recognized place where people live, but it's part of a larger township.
Mechanicstown has its own post office and a special ZIP code, 44651. You can find Mechanicstown where two state roads, Route 39 and Route 524, meet. It is also part of the larger Canton–Massillon area.
A Look Back: Mechanicstown's History
Mechanicstown was started a long time ago, in 1836. A person named Thomas McGavern planned out the community. He decided where the streets and buildings would go.
The community was first called "Mechanicsburgh." But on March 21, 1837, the state government of Ohio, called the Ohio General Assembly, changed its name. They approved the new name, "Mechanicstown," which it still has today.
A local school, Willis Elementary, was located near Mechanicstown. It was part of the Carrollton Exempted Village School District. This school closed down in 2008.
Learning in Mechanicstown
Students who live in Mechanicstown attend schools within the Carrollton Exempted Village School District. This school district serves several communities in the area.
Famous Faces from Mechanicstown
Even small communities can be home to important people! Here are a few notable individuals connected to Mechanicstown:
- Thomas B. Fletcher — He was a U.S. Representative for five terms. This means he was elected to represent his state in the United States government.
- Wilbur S. Jackman — He was known as an important educator, meaning he worked in the field of teaching and learning.
