CELEBRATING 150 YEARS
The Village of Baltic, Ohio
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In the early part of the 19th century, pioneers migrating westward from
Pennsylvania, passed through the Tuscarawas Indians Valley. They came upon a gem of a place in Ohio with an excellent water supply and many of the Pennsylvania Dutch settled in the Bucks Township area. |
| As the population in the area grew, 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 in 1848. It was renamed Buena Vista (Beautiful View). Later it was renamed to what it is now, Baltic. |
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The village was incorporated as the Village of Baltic, Ohio, in 1903. A big boost to the area was the completion of the Wheeling and Erie railroad in 1880. The first train ran in 1881. Many of the residents helped with the construction of the railroad with pledges, not of money, but labor. The town is now the turn-around point for the Ohio Central Tourist train that runs from Sugarcreek to Baltic. |
Attractions to the town are the tours of the old Baltic Flour Mill, Millers Dutch Kitchens, Stieners Swiss Cheese company, Arts and Crafts and the local Amish communities.
Baltic will be celebrating the town's 150th year on Aug. 15 and Aug. 16, 1998. There will be many historical attractions, along with music, food and even a parade through town.
This will be fun for both young and old.
To get to Baltic, take Interstate 77 to exit 83. Then go west on Ohio 39 to Sugarcreek, then go south on Ohio 93 to Baltic.
