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  Location Indiana USA
  Nearest City Mansfield, Indiana
  Lat Degrees 39 lat_minutes = 40 lat_seconds = 35 lat_direction = N
  Long Degrees 87 long_minutes = 6 long_seconds = 799 long_direction = W
  Governing Body State


Mansfield Village is located in Parke County, Indiana . The village was originally named New Dublin by James Kelsey in 1820 , and within a couple of years the village was called Dickn's Mills, and then Strain's Mills before it became known as Mansfield in the 1930 's.

The village of Mansfield prospered and grew because of a roller mill that was built by James Kelsey and Francis Dickson, in 1820. As the milling industry became popular the village grew into a thriving town of more than 300 people. A sash mill and Carding mill were added, and the little town grew with the addition of a general store, blacksmith, cooperage, and wagon maker. As the population expanded a church and a school were organized.

Geographic Coordinates:
  • ---Latitude: 39° 40' 35" N Longitude: 87° 6' 7.99" W


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