New Rochester is an unincorporated community in Wood County, Ohio, United States.

New Rochester was originally called Freedom, and under the latter name was platted in 1835.

[2] A post office called New Rochester was established in 1837, and remained in operation until 1903.

[3] The present name may be derived from East Rochester, Ohio, the former home of an early settler.

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