Mechanicsburg is an

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in Fall Creek Township, Henry County,

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History

Mechanicsburg was laid out and

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ted in 1858. A relatively high number of settlers employed as

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s caused the name to be selected. The post office in Mechanicsburg was discontinued in 1907.

Geography

Mechanicsburg is located at the intersection of

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and Mechanicsburg Road.

References

Unincorporated communities in Henry County, Indiana Unincorporated communities in Indiana {{HenryCountyIN-geo-stub