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  "path": "/places/shortest-street-in-america",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-23T18:00:00.000Z",
  "site": "https://www.atlasobscura.com",
  "tags": [
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  "textContent": "In a matter of 20 feet (approximately 6 meters), McKinley Street in Bellefontaine, Ohio earns the honor of shortest street in America. This tiny road is located between Garfield Avenue and West Columbus Avenue, and runs parallel to the railroad tracks.\n\nThis historic street is named after the Ohio-born U.S. President William McKinley. It was formerly \"Shortest Street in the World\" for many, many years, until Ebenezer Place in Scotland took the honor with a 6 foot 9 inch long street. McKinley Street still holds its place as America's shortest street. In 2019, the Bellefontaine leadership had replaced its old \"World's Shortest Street\" sign with one reading, \"Shortest Street in America.",
  "title": "Shortest Street in America in Bellefontaine, Ohio"
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