Mechanicsville, Gwinnett County, Georgia facts for kids
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Mechanicsville,
Gwinnett County, Georgia |
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Mechanicsville School House
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 Mechanicsville,
Gwinnett County, Georgia Location in Metro Atlanta
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| Country | United States of America |
| State | Georgia |
| County | Gwinnett |
| Elevation | 1,060 ft (320 m) |
| GNIS feature ID | 332366 |
Mechanicsville is a small place in Gwinnett County, Georgia, United States. It is known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a neighborhood that doesn't have its own local government, like a city or town. Instead, it's part of the larger Gwinnett County.
Mechanicsville is located just south of Buford Highway, near Button Gwinnett Road. It's also about 3.5 miles away from Interstate 285, a major highway.
The Historic Mechanicsville Schoolhouse
One of the most important spots in Mechanicsville is its old schoolhouse. This building was constructed a long time ago, in 1911. You can find it where 3rd Street and Florida Avenue meet.
Restoring a Piece of History
As of 2011, the Mechanicsville schoolhouse was being restored. This means people were working to fix it up and make it look new again. Restoring old buildings helps us remember the past. It also helps us understand how people lived and learned many years ago.
