Profile for Dresden, Ohio, OH

Dresden is on the Muskingum River.

Basket making was a major industry in the early 1900s, but the Dresden Basket Factory closed during the depression. A local family resuscitated the business, building what is now known as the Longaberger Company.

Local festivals include:

• Dresden Days - July 28-Aug. 3, 2007
• Oktoberfest - Oct. 6, 2007

Historic sites and museums: Longaberger Museum

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Cemeteries (34)

Communities (14)

Hotels (1)

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Parks (1)

Wineries (1)

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33% of Dresden residents report German ancestry, and 16% report Irish. For more info on local ancestry groups, see the Dresden ancestry & family history guide.

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At the time of the 2000 census, the per capita income in Dresden was $19,527, compared with $21,587 nationally.

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10% of Dresden residents age 25 and older have a bachelor's or advanced college degree.

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Dresden festival dates:

• Dresden Days - July 28-Aug. 3, 2007
• Oktoberfest - Oct. 6, 2007

Dates often change. Check with local tourism officials to be sure.

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Median rent in Dresden, at the time of the 2000 Census, was $333.   Monthly homeowner costs, for people with mortgages, were $686.

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Muskingum County supported George W. Bush in the 2004 presidential election. For more information, see our Dresden political report.

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The average commute time for Dresden workers is 20 minutes, compared with 26 minutes nationwide.

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