Mechanicsburg, Clay County, Indiana

Mechanicsburg is an unincorporated community in Clay County, Indiana, in the United States.^[1]

History

Mechanicsburg was laid out in 1871.^[2] The founder hoped to attract skilled workers such as mechanics.^[3]

References

↑ U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Mechanicsburg, Clay County, Indiana
↑ Blanchard, Charles (1884). Counties of Clay and Owen, Indiana: Historical and Biographical ... F.A. Battey & Company. p. 251.
↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 214. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...he envisioned a model community composed of mechanics, miners, and laborers.

Municipalities and communities of Clay County, Indiana, United States

County seat: Brazil

City	Brazil

Towns	Carbon Center Point Clay City Harmony Knightsville Staunton

Townships	Brazil Cass Dick Johnson Harrison Jackson Lewis Perry Posey Sugar Ridge Van Buren Washington

CDP	Coalmont

Other unincorporated communities	Art Ashboro Asherville Barrick Corner Bee Ridge Benwood Billtown Billville Bogle Corner Bowling Green Brunswick Buchanan Corner Calcutta Cardonia Cloverland Cory Cottage Hill Donaldsonville Eel River Hoffman Crossing Hoosierville Howesville Lap Corner Mechanicsburg Middlebury Old Hill Perth Poland Pontiac Prairie City Purdy Hill Roadman Corner Saline City Shady Lane Six Points Stearleyville Turner Twin Beach

Coordinates: 39°36′03″N 87°05′15″W / 39.60083°N 87.08750°W / 39.60083; -87.08750

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