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Location of Wainwright in Tuscarawas County, Ohio

Wainwright is a small, quiet place in Ohio, United States. It's known as an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that aren't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of a larger area called Warwick Township in Tuscarawas County. You can find Wainwright along Wainwright Road, located between the towns of Tuscarawas and New Philadelphia.

A Glimpse into Wainwright's Past

Wainwright has a history tied to important industries. A post office, which helps send and receive mail, has been open in Wainwright since 1895. This shows that people have lived and worked in the area for a long time.

Wainwright's Mining Roots

Originally, Wainwright was a mining community. This means that many people who lived there worked in mines, digging for valuable resources. In Wainwright's case, it was coal. The Wainwright Coal Company was a big business that operated in the area, providing jobs and helping the community grow around the coal mining industry.

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