Although New York City and Los Angeles may consider themselves the cultural capital of America, the truest American experience can be found in smalltown America. Located in the Great Lakes area of the country, Ohio is full of small cities that reflect the true American spirit. As John Mellencamp Cougar once famously sang, "I was born in a small town, probably going to die in a small town," he captured the feelings of people that lived in cities like Newark, Ohio.

Located in Licking County, Newark has had a long history that stretches back to the birth of the nation. In 1755, Christopher Gist was the first white man to set foot on what would become Newark. Additionally, Newark was close to the site where Johnny Appleseed famously planted an apple orchard. With such a long and storied history, it isn't a surprise to learn that Newark has still retained that friendly, small town atmosphere.

The home of over 45,000 residents, Newark is a small town paradise. Conveniently located within ten miles of bustling Ohio towns like Heath, Granville, St. Louisville, Hebron, Granville South, Harbor Hills, and Hanover, Newark has played an important role in Ohio's development for many decades.