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Pricetown is a small, quiet place in the U.S. state of Ohio. It's not a big city or a town with its own government. Instead, it's an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and perhaps a few businesses that are part of a larger county, rather than having their own mayor or town council. Pricetown is special because it's located across two different counties: Mahoning County and Trumbull County.

How Pricetown Got Its Name

Pricetown was named after a man called Robert Price. He was an important person in the early days of the community.

Robert Price and His Mill

Robert Price owned a local watermill. A watermill is a type of mill that uses the power of flowing water, like from a river or stream, to turn a large wheel. This wheel then powers machinery inside the mill.

What a Watermill Does

Historically, watermills were very important. They were often used to grind grain into flour, which was a basic food item for people. They could also be used for other tasks like sawing wood or processing textiles. Robert Price's watermill would have been a central part of life for the early settlers in the area, providing a vital service. Because of his contribution and the importance of his mill, the community became known as Pricetown.

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