Mesopotamia Township, Trumbull County, Ohio facts for kids
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Mesopotamia Township, Trumbull County, Ohio
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Buildings on the village green at Mesopotamia Center
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Location of Mesopotamia Township in Trumbull County
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Trumbull |
| Area | |
| • Total | 27.1 sq mi (70.1 km2) |
| • Land | 27.1 sq mi (70.1 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 850 ft (259 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 3,404 |
| • Density | 125.61/sq mi (48.56/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
44439
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| Area code(s) | 440 |
| FIPS code | 39-49210 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1087040 |
Mesopotamia Township is a special kind of local area called a civil township. It's one of twenty-four townships in Trumbull County, Ohio, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, about 3,404 people live here.
Where is Mesopotamia Township?
Mesopotamia Township is located in the very northwest corner of Trumbull County. It shares its borders with several other townships:
- To the north, it borders Windsor Township in Ashtabula County.
- The northeast corner touches Orwell Township, also in Ashtabula County.
- To the east, you'll find Bloomfield Township.
- The southeast corner is next to Bristol Township.
- To the south, it borders Farmington Township.
- The southwest corner is next to Parkman Township in Geauga County.
- To the west, it borders Middlefield Township, also in Geauga County.
- Finally, the northwest corner touches Huntsburg Township, in Geauga County.
There are no big cities or towns located directly within Mesopotamia Township.
Why the Name Mesopotamia?
This township gets its name from the famous ancient region of Mesopotamia. That ancient land was located between two rivers, the Tigris and Euphrates, in what is now Iraq. Mesopotamia Township in Ohio is the only township in the entire state with this unique name.
Famous People from Mesopotamia
One notable person born in Mesopotamia Township was Leander F. Frisby. He later became the Attorney General for the state of Wisconsin.
