Tampico is an

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History

Tampico was laid out in 1850. A post office called Tampico was established in 1850, and remained in operation until 1876. Tampico was originally built up exclusively by African Americans.

References

Unincorporated communities in Darke County, Ohio Unincorporated communities in Ohio Populated places established by African Americans {{DarkeCountyOH-geo-stub