Utica, Ohio treasure hunt

Utica is a village situated in Knox and licking County of Ohio.  

Key Historical Milestones

Early Origins (1810–1815): Originally settled on Lot No. 9, the area was first platted as Wilmington by William Robertson.  When applying for a post office in September 1821, the name was changed to Utica to avoid confusion with another Ohio town, adopting its name from early residents hailing from New York.

Pre-Civil War Roots: The town was an important stop on the Underground Railroad. William Robertson built a grist mill on the river in 1817, which later became well-known as "Ye Olde Mill".

The Glass Boom (1903–1929): Utica became a boomtown after the discovery of natural gas and natural silica. It evolved into one of the largest hand-blown window glass manufacturing centers in the US. Production ceased with the Stock Market Crash of 1929.

Today's Heritage: Utica  is renowned for Velvet Ice Cream (housed in the historic Ye Olde Mill) and the Utica Sertoma Ice Cream Festival.