New Rochester, Wood County, Ohio Explained

Official Name:New Rochester, Ohio
Pushpin Map:Ohio#USA
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name:United States
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Ohio
Subdivision Type2:County
Subdivision Name2:Wood
Timezone:Eastern (EST)
Utc Offset:-5
Timezone Dst:EDT
Utc Offset Dst:-4
Elevation Ft:666
Coordinates:41.3625°N -83.5075°W
Area Code:419 & 567
Blank Name:GNIS feature ID
Blank Info:1065135

New Rochester is an unincorporated community in Wood County, Ohio, United States. New Rochester is located along U.S. Route 6 and Ohio State Route 199, 7.5miles east of Bowling Green.

History

New Rochester was originally called Freedom, and under the latter name was platted in 1835.[1] A post office called New Rochester was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1903.[2] The present name may be derived from East Rochester, Ohio, the former home of an early settler.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Leeson, Michael A.. Commemorative Historical and Biographical Record of Wood County, Ohio: Its Past and Present, Early Settlement and Development . 1897. J.H. Beers & Company. 259.
  2. Web site: Wood County . Jim Forte Postal History . 12 January 2016.
  3. Book: Overman, William Daniel. Ohio Town Names. 1958. Atlantic Press. Akron, OH. 99.