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Welcome to the online guide for the Village of Mechanicsburg, Ohio!
The Village of Mechanicsburg was established in 1814 on The Shawnee Indian Village of Chief Ohito and is home to 1,744 people* in south-east Champaign County, Ohio.
The village has a strong historical background. Its noted for five Historical Markers (from the Ohio Historical Society), its small village appeal, friendly community, agricultural community, and an "Excellent" rated School District by the Ohio Department of Education. The Village is also noted for being the hometown of Notable Natives including Addison White, William B. Saxbe, James Roy Hopkins, and Joseph E. Wing. Beyond its Notable Natives Mechanicsburg has also had deep roots being a participant of the underground railroad where the Village led 500 slaves to their freedom.
Our history is extensive, but it's that historicty that has created a community lifestyle that rivals any other location worldwide. Log on and discover the rich culture that is Mechanicsburg.
Mechanicsburg Farmers' & Artisans' Market
Mechanicsburg Farmers' & Artisans' Market
Come shop the Mechanicsburg Farmers' and Artisans' Market, located at the Heritage Co-Op Farm & Feed Store on Route 29 in Mechanicsburg! The market is open Tuesday afternoons from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Next market, there will be a variety of fresh vegetables, including green beans, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, pickling cucumbers, sweet onions, zucchini, and other vegetables as they become available. There are also eggs, various fruits from Herr Farms, delicious baked goods, including pies, pretzels, cinnamon rolls, etc., handmade natural bath, body care and pet products, and fine art. New York Style Hot dogs will be serving burgers and hot dogs, and Hemisphere Coffee will be serving iced and hot coffee. And don't forget the occasional live entertainment!
Shop early for best selection! The above items are expected but not guaranteed as some are weather- and crop-dependent. Interested vendors and acoustic musicians desiring to play at the Market may contact Market Manager Rikki Thompson at (614) 975-7324, or by emailing market@mechanicsburgoh.com
The Farmers' & Artisans' Market is held Tuesdays at Champaign Feed and Pet Supply through September 28th, 2010 from 4:30-7:00 PM. For additional information, check our Community Blog. Hope to see you there!
Looking for more information? Connect with the market through their Homepage and/or their Facebook Group.
Summer Celebration, In Review
The parade route is back open to thru traffic, and the fireworks have cleared the air, now it's time to look back on what made our local Independence Day Celebration so great.
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The Staff of MechanicsburgOH.com is committed to being an active participant in our community, both in Mechanicsburg and the entire county of Champaign, but doing so comes with a price. MechanicsburgOH.com is in a critical position. We take absolutely no profit from this websites venture. However, we only receive funding through community donations. To continue our principle of having an impact on our community, we ask that you consider a donation. You can learn more about donating on our FAQ, track donations on our Donation Transparency page, or go directly to the donation process by clicking on our donation button in the sidebar. | Discover the Reality On Tuesday, July 27, 2010, the Co-Founders of MechanicsburgOH.com met with Mechanicsburg Farmers' & Artisans' Market Manger, Rikki Thompson, to commit free web-hosting and volunteering for all of their online needs. MechanicsburgOH.com will now house their official homepage. You can view the newly designed website here. This is, Real Community Impact. |
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