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New Philadelphia, Ohio

New Philadelphia is a city in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat.
Population 17,677

Top Events in New Philadelphia History

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1772Government
In 1772, the Moravian Christians founded the community of Schoenbrunn in the area, which was the first settlement of the Northwest Territory.
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1777History
Problems associated with the American Revolution prompted Schoenbrunn's closing in 1777.
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1833Architecture
In 1833, New Philadelphia contained county buildings, a printing office, several stores, and five taverns.
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1858History
The two main streets in the city are High Avenue and Broadway, both of which were named after two main streets from Philadelphia, although Philadelphia's High Avenue was renamed...
5
1928Economy
It was manufactured in 1928 by the Spillman Manufacturing Company of North Tonawanda, New York.
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1940History
Around 1940, New Philadelphia purchased the Herschell-Spillman carousel secondhand.
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1968Education
The campus covers 180 acres (73 ha) with four buildings; it opened in 1968 and enrolls about 2,000 students.
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1988Architecture
== Economy == The city's main retail center is in and around New Towne Mall, which opened in 1988.
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2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the 2000 census, 17,056 people, 7,338 households, and 4,659 families lived in the city.

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Historical Timeline

1772Government
In 1772, the Moravian Christians founded the community of Schoenbrunn in the area, which was the first settlement of the Northwest Territory.
1777History
Problems associated with the American Revolution prompted Schoenbrunn's closing in 1777.
1833Architecture
In 1833, New Philadelphia contained county buildings, a printing office, several stores, and five taverns.
1858History
The two main streets in the city are High Avenue and Broadway, both of which were named after two main streets from Philadelphia, although Philadelphia's High Avenue was renamed...
1928Economy
It was manufactured in 1928 by the Spillman Manufacturing Company of North Tonawanda, New York.
1940History
Around 1940, New Philadelphia purchased the Herschell-Spillman carousel secondhand.
1968Education
The campus covers 180 acres (73 ha) with four buildings; it opened in 1968 and enrolls about 2,000 students.
1988Architecture
== Economy == The city's main retail center is in and around New Towne Mall, which opened in 1988.
2000History
=== 2000 census === As of the 2000 census, 17,056 people, 7,338 households, and 4,659 families lived in the city.

Did You Know?

1
New Philadelphia is located in the state of Ohio.
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New Philadelphia has a population of 17,677 residents.
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The county's largest city, New Philadelphia lies along the Tuscarawas River.

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Famous People from New Philadelphia, Ohio

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John Brickels
Football Coach · Born Apr 6, 1906 · Died Mar 17, 1964 (age 57)
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Norman Bel Geddes
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Josh O'Farrell
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