Mechanicsburg
The village of Mechanicsburg was formed from land that was originally owned by either Thomas Stafford or Nehemiah Henderson in 1830. When the land was first donated there was not a house on the property. James Hoge built the first house shortly after the land was donated. As more and more people moved to Mechanicsburg it became a thriving town and the center of activity in Bland County. There were several business in the area which included a powder mill, two blacksmith shops, a cabinet shop, shoe shops, and several general stores. Other business moved into later and these business included a printing shop, a saddle shop, a tailoring shop, and several carpenter shops. Even though years have passed and some businesses have shut down, Mechanicsburg is still an active and well-loved community.