Licking County real estate

Licking County, Ohio. Licking County was named after the salt licks that would attract bison to the Buckeye Lake region. In the early days of Licking County, most people raised their own vegetables and poultry. Since the countryside surrounding Newark was suited to maintain stock, it was also common for members of Licking County to own dairy cows and beef steers. The first sort of commerce that was conducted in Licking County was based on market goods such as eggs, butter, meat and poultry sold mainly to tavern keepers. Licking County hunters were kept busy for a time supplying skins for the production of hats.

Licking County is the second largest county in Ohio according to geography. According to the census polls, Licking comes in at the 17th largest, as for the amount of people, and the 17th fastest growing county.

Licking County's most famous son and historical figure, John Clem was born in Newark in 1851. Just before Clem's 10th birthday, he enlisted in the 24th Ohio Union Army as a Drummer Boy. He won national acclaim as the youngest and smallest soldier in the regular army and was henceforth known as "The Drummer Boy of Shiloh." Disney made a movie about his days with the Union army. The County is also home to the first woman to run for President, as well as the first female stockbroker, Victoria Woodhull Claflin. Speaking of celebrities, Licking County was also once home to Las Vegas Superstar, Wayne Newton.

Another interesting fact involves the city of Newark, which resides in Licking County; Newark was the first U.S. city to observe Flag Day

Municipalities in Licking County

• Alexandria
• Brownsville
• Buckeye Lake
• Croton
• Etna
• Granville
• Gratiot
• Heath
• Hebron
• Homer
• Jacksontown
• Johnstown
• Kirkersville
• Newark
• Pataskala
• Saint Louisville
• Summit Station
• Utica