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Baltic History |
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In the early part of the nineteenth century, pioneers migrating
westward from Pennsylvania, passing through the Tuscarawas
Valley, came upon an area with excellent water supply
and many of the Pennsylvania Germans settled in the Bucks Township area. As
Population in the town increased, the decision was made to form a town. Land was
purchased from Lewis Row and 72 lots were sold at public auction
 at an average of $12 per
lot. The village was first called Rowville, renamed Buena Vista (Beautiful View)
in 1847. In 1903 the village was incorporated as the Village of Baltic.A big boost to Baltic was the completion of the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad in 1880; the first train was run in 1881. Many residents helped with the construction of the railroad and pledges were taken, not in money but in labor. One of Baltic's very unique attractions is the Historic Baltic Mills. It is one of Ohio's oldest flour and feed mills. |
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Tuscarawas County Convention & Visitors Bureau 124 East High Avenue, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663 (330) 602-2420 / (800) 527-3387 / Fax: (330) 602-2433 tourism@tusco.net |
