HISTORY OF DOWNTOWN NEWARK
Newark, Ohio was founded in 1802 by Maj. William C. Schenk, who came to Ohio from Newark, New Jersey. It was incorporated into a town in 1826 and became a city in 1860. Our beautiful Second Empire Courthouse was dedicated in 1876 as the 4th courthouse on this site. It is surrounded by the Downtown Newark National Register Historic District which contains more than 90 well-preserved late 19th early 20th century commercial structures, representing a wide variety of architectural styles. Many of the shops, restaurants, attractions and points of interest are housed in these structures.

HISTORY OF DNA
The Downtown Newark Association has been a formal organization since May 2007. We now have over 50 members, which include business owners, city government officials, media, entertainment and business and non-profit organizations. The Goal and purpose of the DNA is to improve and promote downtown Newark. We sponsor and participate in many downtown events. We have adopted areas to plant and maintain, and we work on many other worthwhile projects. For information about joining the DNA email info@downtownnewarkoh.com or print off a membership application and mail to DNA. We are members of the Licking County Chamber of Commerce and are working with the downtown committee of the Licking County Chamber of Commerce. We have 2 representatives to a new organization of local business people (New Newark, Partners for the Future), dedicated to the development of downtown Newark.

Land of Legend

The National Historic Landmark is a place where visitors can explore 2,000
year-old geometric earthworks that served both cathedral and astronomical observatories for the people known to archaeologist as the Hopewell culture. Operated by the Ohio Historical Society, the Newark State Memorial includes the Great Circle Earthworks, which is 1,200 feet in diameter; the Octagon Earthworks, consisting of a circular enclosure of 20 acres connected by parallel walls to an enormous octagon of 50 acres. Assess differs to each of the earthworks sites.
The Great Circle site is also the home of the Greater Licking County Convention and Visitors Bureau. 800-589-8224 or visit www.ohiohistory.org