New Rochester, Paulding County, Ohio facts for kids
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New Rochester, Ohio
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 New Rochester, Paulding County, Ohio
Location in Ohio
New Rochester, Paulding County, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Paulding |
| Elevation | 719 ft (219 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 419 & 567 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1061816 |
New Rochester is a small, quiet place in Paulding County, Ohio. It's what we call an unincorporated community. This means it's a group of homes and businesses that isn't officially a town or city with its own local government. Instead, it's part of the larger county. New Rochester is located right next to the northern edge of another community called Cecil.
The Story of New Rochester
A Busy Beginning
Believe it or not, New Rochester was once a very important place! In 1839, it became the very first county seat of Paulding County. A "county seat" is like the main office for a county. It's where the local government does its work. New Rochester held this important job for a little more than a year.
Back in 1839 and 1840, New Rochester was quite lively. About 30 to 40 families lived there. There were also three general stores where people could buy almost anything they needed.
Life in the Past
Travel was different back then. People used horse-drawn carriages called stages. New Rochester had daily stage service connecting it to bigger cities like Toledo and Fort Wayne. To help travelers and residents, there were three hotels and two blacksmith shops. Blacksmiths were important because they made and repaired metal tools, especially horseshoes.
What Remains Today?
Sadly, New Rochester didn't last very long as a busy center. Today, there's almost no trace left of the old community. You won't find the stores, hotels, or blacksmiths. However, two things remind us of its past. There's a monument that says "1835 - 1935," marking its history. You can also find two old cemeteries nearby, which are the final resting places of some of its early residents.
