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Richmond Township & Mansfield Borough Histories |
Richmond Township was formed from Covington
in 1824
Mansfield Borough was formed from Richmond Township in 1857
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Township Postcards & Photos
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Villages Past & Present
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| Mansfield |
| Canoe Camp |
| Lamb's Creek |
| Schodac |
| Powers Corners |
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| Namesakes |
| Mansfield OH |
| Mansfield TX |
| Mansfield GA |
| Mansfield, Australia |
| Mansfield UK |
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Mansfield Borough & Richmond Township Census Records |
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Mansfield & Richmond Township Directories |
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Mansfield & Richmond Township Tax Records |
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Richmond Township & Mansfield Borough Cemetery Records |
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GPS coordinates are included in the top title
of each cemetery page
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Richmond Township & Mansfield Borough Schools |
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1875 School Districts
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| 1 - Mansfield |
| 2 - Canoe Camp |
| 3 - Lambs Creek |
| 4 - Powers Corners |
| 5 - Goodall |
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| 7- Whittaker |
| 8 - Pickle Hill |
| 9 - Starkey on Newtown Hill |
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| 11 - Pitts |
| 12 - Bullock |
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1898/99 School Districts
& PO Address
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| Bullock School (Mardin) |
| Canoe Camp School |
| Dorsett School (Lamb's Creek) |
| Goodall School (East Charleston) |
| Hollow Road School (Mansfield) |
| Kohler School (Mardin) |
| Lamb's Creek School |
| Mann Creek School (Mansfield) |
| Pickle Hill School (Mansfield) |
| Pitts School (Mansfield) |
| Powers School (Mansfield) |
| Pratt School (Canoe Camp) |
| Schodac Shool (Mansfield) |
| Starkey School (Mansfield) |
| Walter Hill School (Mansfield) |
| Whitaker School (Canoe Camp) |
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Mansfield & Richmond Township Business Histories & Photos |
Note to JMT from JMT - For Mansfield Advertiser History see Frank VanKeuren obit
- SRGP 3786 - Also Sheridan & Edwin Coles obits in Prospect Cemetery page.
July 2007 - Hi Joyce, I was reading the history of Mansfield and
Richmond Township on your website. I came across the story of the Indians mining
salt. My father who has passed away, used to tell me that same story. The
Indians would camp in Canoe Camp and headorth East to what is now known as
Whitteker Road. My Great Great Grandfather Peter Whitteker was the first settler
in that area. The Indians became friends with him and his wife and borrowed my
Grandmother's large copper pot and would take it to hold their salt. My father
also said the Indians would post sentries along the way to make sure their mine
was never found by anyone else. When the Indians came back,they would give my
Grandparents a years supply of salt. If I remember correctly, they did this
every Spring. I thought you might find this story interesting. Thanks,David
Whitteker
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West Wellsboro Street
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X-Trail Restaurant |
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Ralph's Service Center |
| Snyder's Sunoco |
Morris Farms |
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R. M. Swan, of Mansfield, has purchased the lot in Mansfield known as the
Butts property, and is erecting a garage. The house which was on the lot has
been moved so that the front of it faces on Normal avenue. The garage, which is
well under way, is being built by Verne G. Wells, contractor and builder, of
Elmira, and is constructed of concrete blocks and tile. The building is 46 by 20
feet and when it is completed will be one of the best equipped and finest
garages in these parts. There will also be two suites of rooms over the garage
for living apartments. –Mansfield Advertiser [October 1921]
Town of MANSFIELD - March 1944- Troy Gazette-Register - In Mansfield
the other day, we turned south on Main Street. We could hardly credit our
sense of sight. Gone were all the fine old trees that were among the
earliest recollections of our childhood. Cut ruthlessly in a
street-widening program none were left on either side. We were born on
that street and we had a very real affection for every elm and maple that shaded
its walks and attractive homes. A tree is one object that money cannot
replace. Certain irate property owners claim that there was no necessity
for destroying many of them. We have no facts on the case but we are
sincerely sorry for the good people of South Main Street, Mansfield. They
have lost a priceless heritage. The denuding of this section of our
neighbor town makes one proud that we still have nearly all of those trees that
grace Elmira Street. Intelligent work by the street's home owners stayed
the axe and saw when the paving was improved. Saved for posterity were
those glorious elms and maples that enhance the beauty and the dignity of towns
such as Troy and Mansfield.
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Photographers in Mansfield &
Richmond Township
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Historic Houses of Mansfield and
Richmond Township
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Richmond Township Organizations |
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Richmond Township & Mansfield Borough Churches
Histories, Records, Photos |
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Richmond Township Family Bible Records |
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Richmond Township Families & Individuals,
Genealogies, Photos |
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Mansfield's Centennial Families - 1957 Mansfield Advertiser |
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Richmond Township Resident Photo
Album
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Richmond Township Emigrants
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DR. JOSEPH C. DOANE: Word has been received here of the death of Dr. Joseph C.
Doane, age 88, formerly of Mansfield, who died December 3rd at St. Petersburg,
Florida. Dr. Doane was a graduate of MSC and Chirugical Medical College of
Pennsylvania, class of 1912. He practiced medicine in Philadelphia for 52
years. Survivors include his wife Ida, 4 step-children and several nieces and
nephews. Burial was in St. Petersburg. (undated clipping) |
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Richmond Township Diaries & Letters |
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Richmond Township Wills, Deeds, Legal Documents |
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Richmond Township Military Records |
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Population Statistics for
Richmond Township
& Mansfield Borough
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| 1887 Mansfield Borough = 1611 |
| 1887 Richmond Township = 1512 |
| 1891 Mansfield Borough = 1762 |
| 1891 Richmond Township = 1640 |
| 1900 Mansfield Borough = 1847 |
| 1900 Richmond Township = 1496 |
| 1990 Mansfield Borough = 3538 |
| County Population Statistics 1810 -
1992 |
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