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McGuffey, William H., Boyhood Home Site

McGuffey, William H., Boyhood Home Site is a historic place in Coitsville Township, Mahoning County, Ohio, listed on the United States National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966, and designated a National Historic Landmark. Its National Register reference number is 66000617.

Coitsville Township, Mahoning County, OhioListed October 15, 1966NRIS #66000617★ National Historic Landmark
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What is McGuffey, William H., Boyhood Home Site?

The William H. McGuffey Boyhood Home Site is a National Historic Landmark in Mahoning County, Ohio. It is the location where William H. McGuffey (1800-1873), lived for much of his youth. McGuffey is best known as the creator of the McGuffey Readers, a hugely popular set of educational primers. The site, now a regional park known as the McGuffey Wildlife Preserve, was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1966.

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Listing details

Name
McGuffey, William H., Boyhood Home Site
City
Coitsville Township
County
Mahoning County
State
Ohio
Listed on the National Register
October 15, 1966
NRIS reference number
66000617
Resource type
site
National Historic Landmark
Yes
Coordinates
41.11656, -80.55890
When was McGuffey, William H., Boyhood Home Site listed on the National Register?

McGuffey, William H., Boyhood Home Site was added to the National Register of Historic Places on October 15, 1966.

Where is McGuffey, William H., Boyhood Home Site located?

McGuffey, William H., Boyhood Home Site is located in Coitsville Township, Mahoning County, Ohio at approximately 41.11656, -80.55890. See the map above.

Is McGuffey, William H., Boyhood Home Site a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. McGuffey, William H., Boyhood Home Site is designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest federal recognition for a historic place.

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