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, 7.5 miles (12.1 km) east of Bowling Green.
New Rochester, Ohio | |
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![]() ![]() New Rochester, Ohio | |
Coordinates: 41°21′45″N 83°30′27″W | |
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[1] |
New Rochester was originally called Freedom, and under the latter name was platted in 1835.[2] A post office called New Rochester was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1903.[3] The present name may be derived from East Rochester, Ohio, the former home of an early settler.[4]
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County seat: Bowling Green | ||
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Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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