Expansive Trails, Great Golf and Buckeye Lake Beckon Outdoor Enthusiasts
Variety, reasonable costs boost Licking County real-estate market
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Expansive Trails, Great Golf and Buckeye Lake Beckon Outdoor Enthusiasts

This highlights outdoor recreation in Licking County, specifically the Licking County Recreational Trail, golf, and Buckeye Lake State Park.

Variety, reasonable costs boost Licking County real-estate market

The New England-style homes found in Granville continue to be the county’s most popular, but with waterside living out at Buckeye Lake and the super schools in Utica, Johnstown and Pataskala, Licking County’s got the right real estate for anyone to call home.

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Licking County, Ohio, At a Glance

Take a quick tour of Licking County with this video narrated with area facts.

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Quality of Life in Licking County, Ohio

This once-sleepy agricultural community of farmers and tradespeople has grown to more than 160,000 people. Adjacent to the rapidly sprawling Columbus, Licking County's primary cities of Newark, Granville and Heath are home to more than 100 manufacturing, research and development businesses, including The Boeing Co., while still featuring plenty of arts and entertainment, from theater performances to a children's museum. Three college campuses, including the prestigious Denison University, draw thousands of college students to the county.
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Recreation
Licking County’s outdoor and indoor venues provide family-friendly fun for all ages
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Education
Licking County Students Find Many Choices for College Programs and Technical Training
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Read the most recent edition of Images Licking County magazine sponsored by the Licking County Chamber of Commerce. Using ActiveMagazine technology, you can flip through the actual pages of Images Licking County magazine on your computer screen.
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