| 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 &
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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
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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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