New Concord, Ohio

New Concord, Ohio is a village located in Muskingum County, Ohio, near the city of Zanesville, Ohio, and is home to Muskingum University, a private university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA). The village is situated in the eastern part of the state, near the Muskingum River, and is close to the Appalachian Regional Commission-designated Appalachian Ohio region. New Concord is also near the John Glenn Columbus International Airport and the Interstate 70 highway, providing access to major cities like Columbus, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The village is part of the Zanesville, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area and is near the Hopewell Culture National Historical Park.

Geography

New Concord is located in Muskingum County, Ohio, at the intersection of State Route 83 (Ohio) and State Route 40 (Ohio), and is situated in the Muskingum River Valley. The village is near the Licking River and the Dillon Dam, and is part of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. New Concord is also close to the Salt Fork State Park and the Dillon State Park, which offer outdoor recreational activities like hiking, fishing, and boating on Dillon Lake. The village is near the Guernsey County, Ohio border and is part of the Cambridge, Ohio-Zanesville, Ohio corridor. New Concord is also near the National Road (United States), also known as U.S. Route 40, which connects the village to other major cities like Cincinnati, Ohio and Baltimore, Maryland.

History

The area that is now New Concord was first settled in the early 19th century, with the village being officially founded in 1828 by John Glenn (Ohio politician), a United States Representative from Ohio's 4th congressional district. The village was named after Concord, Massachusetts, and was a major stop on the Ohio and Erie Canal, which connected the Great Lakes to the Ohio River. New Concord was also a key location during the American Civil War, with the village being a stop on the Underground Railroad and a supply depot for the Union Army. The village is near the Roscoe Village, a historic district that showcases the region's Canal Era history. New Concord is also close to the National Road-Zane Grey Museum, which commemorates the life and works of Zane Grey, a famous author from Zanesville, Ohio.

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, the village of New Concord had a population of 2,491 people, with a median age of 21.4 years and a median household income of $43,419. The village has a diverse population, with a mix of Presbyterian Church (USA) and other Christian denominations, as well as a small but significant Jewish community. New Concord is also home to a number of Greek letter organizations, including Alpha Tau Omega and Delta Gamma, which are affiliated with Muskingum University. The village is near the Zanesville Metropolitan Statistical Area and is part of the Columbus, Ohio Combined Statistical Area. New Concord is also close to the Cambridge, Ohio Micropolitan Statistical Area and the Parkersburg, West Virginia-Vienna, West Virginia Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Economy

The economy of New Concord is driven by a mix of small businesses, agriculture, and education, with Muskingum University being a major employer in the village. The village is also home to a number of manufacturing facilities, including those producing automotive parts and plastics. New Concord is near the Port of Zanesville, which provides access to the Ohio River and the Gulf of Mexico, and is part of the Appalachian Regional Commission's Appalachian Ohio region. The village is also close to the Interstate 70 highway, which connects New Concord to major cities like Columbus, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. New Concord is also near the Zanesville Municipal Airport and the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, which provide access to major airlines like American Airlines and Delta Air Lines.

Education

New Concord is home to Muskingum University, a private university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA), which offers a range of undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The village is also served by the East Muskingum Local School District, which operates New Concord Elementary School and John Glenn High School. New Concord is near the Zanesville City Schools and the Muskingum County Career and Technical Center, which provide vocational training and adult education programs. The village is also close to the Ohio State University-Zanesville and the Zane State College, which offer associate's degree programs and certificate programs.

Infrastructure

New Concord has a number of infrastructure facilities, including the New Concord Water Treatment Plant and the Muskingum County Water and Sewer District. The village is served by the AEP Ohio electric utility and the Columbia Gas of Ohio natural gas utility. New Concord is also near the Interstate 70 highway and the U.S. Route 40 highway, which provide access to major cities like Columbus, Ohio and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The village is close to the Zanesville Municipal Airport and the John Glenn Columbus International Airport, which provide access to major airlines like American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. New Concord is also served by the Greyhound Lines bus service and the GoBus regional bus service, which connect the village to other major cities in Ohio and surrounding states. Category:Villages in Ohio