New Straitsville, OH
- Elevation
- 793 ft USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
- General Quality Overall rating out of 100
Highlights
What stands out in New Straitsville
Explore
More places like New Straitsville
About New Straitsville
Tucked away in the rolling hill country of southeastern Ohio, New Straitsville is a quiet Perry County village of about 650 residents with a fascinating past. Founded as a booming coal community in 1870, the town grew rapidly before an 1884 labor dispute sparked its most famous feature. Striking miners pushed a burning coal car down a mine shaft, igniting an underground coal fire that still smolders beneath the hills today.
Life here moves at a relaxed, rural pace, surrounded by dense forests and scenic trails. New Straitsville is particularly popular with outdoor enthusiasts, being the first town in the county to permit ATV riding on local streets for easy trail access. The community gathers in a big way every Memorial Day weekend for its historic Moonshine Festival, bringing neighbors and visitors together for parades, live music, and local food.
Top Rating Signals
Highest current ratings for this town.
Loading town details...
Beyond New Straitsville, OH
Is this the right place for you?
Every rating on this page comes from the same model behind our search. Tell us what matters to you and we’ll rank every community we cover around your priorities, and show you where New Straitsville, OH lands.