Brief History
NEW PARIS, OHIO was platted in 1817 and became an incorporated village in 1832. In the early years, rich limestone deposits made stone mining and lime manufacturing major industries. Reminders of those days are still evident around our lakes.
Senior citizens, native to the area, like to recall the good times at Cedar Springs, an early "health spa", whose waters were famous for their curative properties. Not only did settlers both rich and poor from near and far drink from the mineral springs, but so did the Pottawatomi, Miami and Wyandot Indians before them.
The Government of New Paris consists of an elected Mayor, six Council Members and a Board of Public Affairs, with three elected members and a Clerk. The Police Department contains a Chief and several deputies.
New Paris has its own water and sewage systems. It has a Post Office with village and rural carriers, a branch of the Preble County District Library, and a volunteer fire department and emergency squad which is part of the PREBLE COUNTY enhanced 911 program.
The New Paris area offers seven churches, over one hundred businesses (including two banks) and many organizations. The school system is comprised of an elementary, middle, and high school.
Part of the charm of New Paris comes from its size and location. Nestled in a pretty valley among rolling hills, its population recorded by the 1990 census was 1,809, small enough to nurture family life and yet large enough to provide community services.
While situated next to RICHMOND, INDIANA, other major cities such as DAYTON, COLUMBUS and CINCINNATI, OHIO and INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA, containing large airports, are a short drive from NEW PARIS.
The New Paris area relies upon and welcomes business and residential growth for the success of its future. To request more information, please mail requests to the New Paris Area Chamber of Commerce, P.O BOX 101, New Paris, Oh 45347.