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Tuscarawas County — County Seat: New Philadelphia
2026 Population Estimate: 92,614 | Official Website: https://www.co.tuscarawas.oh.us/
Tuscarawas County is a scenic east-central Ohio county with New Philadelphia as its county seat and the neighboring city of Dover forming a combined urban center. The county has remarkable historical significance as the site of one of the darkest events in American colonial history — the Gnadenhutten Massacre of 1782, in which 96 peaceful Christian Delaware Indians were murdered by Pennsylvania militia, an event commemorated at the Gnadenhutten Museum & Historical Park. The county is also home to the largest Amish population in Tuscarawas County and significant Swiss heritage communities in Sugarcreek (the Little Switzerland of Ohio), and hosts the world's largest continuous celebration of Swiss heritage at the annual Ohio Swiss Festival. Major employers include Mercy Hospital Medical Outpatient Center, Kimble Companies (waste management), and various manufacturing operations. The Atwood Lake Park is a popular recreation destination.
▸ Key Industries & Major Employers
Manufacturing, healthcare, tourism (Amish Country), and agriculture.
Major employers include Union Hospital, Reeves Sain/Sain Holdings, Belden (signal transmission, significant facility), and a cluster of precision manufacturers. The county borders Holmes County and benefits from Amish-related tourism and craft manufacturing activity.
▸ Notable Economic Development Initiatives
Tuscarawas County Economic Development works with RGP Ohio and Team NEO on industrial recruitment. The county's scenic Amish Country proximity supports tourism investment. A 2024 initiative focused on revitalizing New Philadelphia's downtown. Belden's continued investment in its local operations supports advanced manufacturing employment.
▸ Infrastructure & Investment Highlights
I-77 provides primary north-south access. US-250 and SR-39 provide secondary access into Amish Country. The Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail runs through the county. Rail access via Norfolk Southern serves manufacturers. Broadband expansion targets rural communities.