Newark, Ohio
Newark (/ˈnʊərk/ Noork) is a city in, and the county seat of, Licking County, Ohio, United States; it is located 40 miles (64 km) east of Columbus at the junction of the forks of the Licking River. The population was 49,934 at the 2020 census, making it the 18th-largest city in Ohio. It is part of the Columbus metropolitan area.
Newark, Ohio | |
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Licking County Courthouse | |
| Motto(s): Land of Legend ⏤ Past and Future | |
Location of Newark in Licking County and the state of Ohio | |
Newark, Ohio Newark, Ohio | |
| Coordinates: 40°3′47″N 82°25′0″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Licking |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Jeff Hall (R) |
| • President of Council | Jeff Harris (R) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 21.37 sq mi (55.34 km2) |
| • Land | 20.89 sq mi (54.09 km2) |
| • Water | 0.48 sq mi (1.25 km2) |
| Elevation | 833 ft (254 m) |
| Population (2020) | |
| • Total | 49,934 |
| • Density | 2,390.90/sq mi (923.12/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP codes | 43055, 43056, 43058, 43093 |
| Area code(s) | 740, 220 |
| FIPS code | 39-54040 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1065144 |
| Website | http://www.newarkohio.gov/ |
It is the site of much of the Newark Earthworks, a major ancient complex built by the Hopewell culture. The Great Circle portion and additional burial mounds are located in the neighboring city of Heath, Ohio. This complex has been designated as a National Historic Landmark and is operated as a state park by the Ohio History Connection.
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