New Rochester, Wood County, Ohio facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
New Rochester, Ohio
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 New Rochester, Wood County, Ohio
Location in Ohio
New Rochester, Wood County, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Wood |
| Elevation | 666 ft (203 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 419 & 567 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1065135 |
New Rochester is a small place in Ohio, United States. It's called 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 Wood County. New Rochester is located along two main roads: U.S. Route 6 and Ohio State Route 199. It's about 7.5 miles (12.1 km) east of a bigger town called Bowling Green, Ohio.
The Story of New Rochester
How New Rochester Began
New Rochester wasn't always called New Rochester! When it was first started, its name was Freedom. This area was officially mapped out and divided into lots in the year 1835. When land is platted, it means someone draws a map showing how the land is divided into streets, blocks, and individual pieces for building.
Changing Names and Post Office Days
A few years later, in 1837, a post office was opened in the community. This post office was given the name New Rochester. It helped people send and receive letters and packages for many years. The post office stayed open until 1903. People think the name "New Rochester" might have come from another place called East Rochester, Ohio. An early settler, which is someone who moves to and helps start a new community, might have come from there.
