John Young (pioneer)

John Young
Born(1764-03-08)March 8, 1764
Peterborough, Province of New Hampshire, British America
Died1825 (aged 60–61)
Whitestown, New York, U.S.
OccupationSurveyor
Known forFounder of Youngstown, Ohio

John Young (March 8, 1764 – 1825) was an American surveyor and pioneer. He is best known as the founder of Youngstown, Ohio, a village that eventually became one of the nation's largest steel producers.

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