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West Mecca, Ohio
West Mecca, Ohio is located in Ohio
West Mecca, Ohio
West Mecca, Ohio
Location in Ohio
West Mecca, Ohio is located in the United States
West Mecca, Ohio
West Mecca, Ohio
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Ohio
County Trumbull
Area
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation
932 ft (284 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total 203,751 (Trumbull County)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
Area code(s) 330
GNIS feature ID 1061744

West Mecca is a small place in Ohio, in a part of the state called Trumbull County. It's known as an "unincorporated community." This means it doesn't have its own local government like a city or a village. Instead, it's managed by the county.

History of West Mecca

When Was West Mecca Established?

West Mecca got its own post office in 1875. This was an important step for the community. The post office helped people send and receive letters and packages. It stayed open for many years, until 1903.

How West Mecca Got Its Name

The community of West Mecca was founded after its nearby neighbor, Mecca. The name "Mecca" for both places comes from the famous city of Mecca in the Middle East.

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