Your Guide to Tuscarawas County, Ohio
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Quick answer: Tuscarawas County is one of Ohio’s 88 counties. Its county seat is New Philadelphia, it was established in 1808, and it has an estimated 92,373 residents as of 2025.
At a Glance
- County seat: New Philadelphia
- Established: Mar 15, 1808
- Formed from: Muskingum County
- Named for: Tuscarawas River, meaning “open mouth river”orthe Tuscarawas tribe who lived on the river
- Estimated population (2025): 92,373
- Total area: 567.58 sq mi
- FIPS code: 39157
About Tuscarawas County
Tuscarawas County ( TUS kÉ™ RAH wÉ™s) is a county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 93,263. Its county seat is New Philadelphia. Its name is a Delaware Indian word variously translated as “old town” or “open mouth”. Tuscarawas County comprises the New Philadelphia, Dover, OH Micropolitan Statistical Area, which is also included in the Cleveland, Akron, Canton, OH Combined Statistical Area.
History of Tuscarawas County
For years, European American colonists on the East Coast did not know much about the territory west of the Appalachian Mountains except for reports from a few explorers and fur traders who ventured into the area. In 1750, Christopher Gist of the Ohio Land Company explored the Tuscarawas Valley. His report of the area hinted at some natural riches and friendly American Indians.
In 1761 Moravian missionaries set out from Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, to set up a mission in the Tuscarawas Valley. Christian Frederick Post, David Zeisberger, and John Heckewelder met with Chief Netawatwees of the western Delaware Indians, also known as the “Lenape”. He invited them to the tribal village he had founded, Gekelemukpechunk (present day Newcomerstown, Ohio). He granted the missionaries permission to build a cabin near the junction of the Sandy Creek and Tuscarawas River, in present day Stark County and begin evangelizing the natives. While they were successful in baptizing dozens of converts, they were forced to abandon the mission in 1763 during the French and Indian War (part of the Seven Years’ War).
Cities and Villages in Tuscarawas County
Cities
Dover, New Philadelphia †, Uhrichsville
Villages
Baltic, Barnhill, Bolivar, Dennison, Gnadenhutten, Midvale, Mineral City, Newcomerstown, Parral, Port Washington, Roswell, Stone Creek, Strasburg, Sugarcreek, Tuscarawas, Zoar
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Background Checks, Process Serving and Private Investigations
Residents and employers in Tuscarawas County can get BCI and FBI LiveScan fingerprinting, FD-258 fingerprint cards, process serving and licensed private investigations from these Ohio providers:
- Ohio Security & Investigations, Youngstown: licensed private investigations and fingerprinting. Call (888) 341-6960 or visit ohioinvestigators.com.
- 10-8 Protective Services, Columbus: investigations, fingerprinting and process serving. Call (800) 949-8521 or visit 10-8protectiveservices.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the county seat of Tuscarawas County, Ohio?
New Philadelphia is the county seat of Tuscarawas County, Ohio.
When was Tuscarawas County established?
Tuscarawas County was established on Mar 15, 1808. It was formed from Muskingum County.
Who or what is Tuscarawas County named for?
Tuscarawas County is named for Tuscarawas River, meaning “open mouth river”orthe Tuscarawas tribe who lived on the river.
How many people live in Tuscarawas County, Ohio?
Tuscarawas County has an estimated population of 92,373 as of 2025.
What cities are in Tuscarawas County, Ohio?
Cities in Tuscarawas County include Dover, New Philadelphia †, Uhrichsville.
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