Mechanicsburg, Henry County, Indiana
Mechanicsburg is an unincorporated community in Fall Creek Township, Henry County, Indiana.
History
Mechanicsburg was laid out and platted in 1858. A relatively high number of settlers employed as mechanics caused the name to be selected. The post office in Mechanicsburg was discontinued in 1907.
Geography
Mechanicsburg is located at the intersection of US 36 and Mechanicsburg Road.
References
- ^ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mechanicsburg, Henry County, Indiana
- ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
- ^ Hazzard, George (1906). Hazzard's History of Henry County, Indiana, 1822-1906. G. Hazzard, author and publisher. p. 939.
- ^ "Henry County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved February 2, 2015.
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