William H. McGuffey Boyhood Home Site
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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.[2]
Quick Facts Location, Coordinates ...
McGuffey, William H., Boyhood Home Site | |
Location | 4505 McGuffey Road, Coitsville Township, Ohio |
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Coordinates | 41°6′57″N 80°33′31″W |
Area | 73 acres (30 ha) |
Built | 1802 |
NRHP reference No. | 66000617 |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | October 15, 1966[1] |
Designated NHL | May 23, 1966[2] |
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