History of Newark, Ohio
Newark is a city in Licking County, Ohio|Licking County, Ohio, 33 miles (53 km) east of Columbus, Ohio|Columbus, at the junction of the forks of the Licking River (Ohio)|Licking River. In 1890, 14,270 people lived in Newark, Ohio; in 1900, 18,157; in 1910, 25,404; in 1920, 27,718; and in 1940, 31,487. The population was 46,279 at the United States Census 2000|2000 census. It is the county seat of Licking County, Ohio|Licking County{{GR|6}}.
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