New Concord, Ohio

New Concord, Ohio. New Concord is a village in Muskingum County, Ohio, United States. The village is located approximately 35 miles east of Columbus and has a population of 2,467 as of the 2020 census. New Concord is part of the Coshocton-Zanesville-Cambridge Combined Statistical Area (CSA).

History

New Concord was founded in 1828 by John Knisely, who is also credited with building the village's first water mill. The village was officially incorporated in 1832. During the American Civil War, New Concord contributed several Union soldiers, and the village has several historic sites and landmarks, including the Muskingum County Fairgrounds, which hosts the annual Muskingum County Fair. The village has also been home to Muskingum University, a private liberal arts college, since 1837.

Geography

New Concord is located at 40.1222° N, 81.6942° W and has a total area of 7.75 km², all of which is land. The village is situated in the Muskingum River valley and is surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The Licking River flows through the village and provides scenic views and recreational opportunities.

Demographics

As of the 2020 census, the population of New Concord was 2,467. The village has a population density of 318.3 people per km². The racial makeup of the village is predominantly White, with 95.5% of residents identifying as such. Other racial groups represented in the village include African Americans (1.2%), Asian Americans (0.8%), and Hispanic and Latino Americans (1.1%).

Education

New Concord is served by the John Glenn High School, which is part of the Tri-Valley School District. Muskingum University, a private liberal arts college, is also located in the village and offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The village has a public library, the New Concord Public Library, which provides access to books, media, and educational resources.

Notable people

Several notable individuals are associated with New Concord, including William McLaurin, a United States Representative from Mississippi; John S. Pillsbury, a Minnesota state legislator; and James A. Garfield, the 20th President of the United States, who visited the village in 1880. Muskingum University has also been home to several notable alumni, including John C. Hoogland, a Ohio State Senator; and William H. Taft, the 27th President of the United States, who delivered a speech at the university in 1910.

Category:Muskingum County, Ohio