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About Mesopotamia, Ohio
Mesopotamia, Ohio is a charming township located in the northwestern corner of Trumbull County, with a population of 3,404 people as of the 2020 census. Named after the ancient region of Mesopotamia, it is the only township with this name in Ohio. The village’s historic district, known as “the Commons,” is particularly notable for its 28 buildings, with 21 constructed before the Civil War, earning it a place on the National Register of Historic Places. Mesopotamia is home to part of one of Ohio’s largest Amish settlements and features the End of the Commons General Store, established in 1840 and recognized as Ohio’s oldest continuously operating general store. This historic store offers visitors a glimpse into 19th-century rural life, selling everything from penny candy to handmade Amish fry pies, while the surrounding area provides an authentic experience of Amish culture with horse-drawn buggies and scenic countryside just 40 minutes east of Cleveland.
