New Cumberland, Ohio facts for kids
New Cumberland is a small community in Ohio, United States. It is located in Warren Township, which is part of Tuscarawas County. New Cumberland is an unincorporated community. This means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. Instead, it is governed by the county or township.
The community uses the Mineral City, Ohio post office, with the ZIP code 44656. New Cumberland is situated along Conotton Creek. It is also found near State Route 212 and the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railway.
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History of New Cumberland
When Was New Cumberland Started?
New Cumberland was officially planned and mapped out in 1826. This process is called being "laid out and platted." It means that the streets, lots, and public areas were drawn on a map for future development.
The New Cumberland Post Office
A post office was opened in New Cumberland in 1832. This allowed people in the community to send and receive mail easily. The post office served the area for many years. It finally closed its doors in 1957.
Education in New Cumberland
Students living in New Cumberland attend schools within the Tuscarawas Valley Local School District. This school district serves several communities in the area.
