📷 Nyttend, Public domainHistoric Roscoe Village
Coshocton, OH
A restored Ohio and Erie Canal town with brick shops and a horse-drawn canal boat ride nearby in summer.
Historic Roscoe Village in Coshocton, in eastern Ohio, is a restored canal town on the Ohio & Erie Canal, a 308-mile (about 500 km) waterway. Merchant James Calder laid out the settlement in 1816 as Caldersburgh, and in 1830 it was renamed for the English author William Roscoe. The first canal boat, the Monticello, landed on August 21, 1830, and the town became one of the canal's important wheat ports. The railroads and the great flood of 1913 ended the boom.
The village declined until the industrialist Edward E. Montgomery, inspired by Dean Cornwell's mural “Canal Days,” came up with the idea of reviving it. The 1840 Toll House was the first restored building and opened to visitors in 1968. Today the village has Greek Revival buildings with shops and restaurants, along with the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum. The district has been on the National Register of Historic Places since 1973. Shops set their own hours, so check them in advance.
- Nearest town
- Coshocton, OH
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 40.2780, -81.8740
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. Cold, short days in December–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
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- Walhonding Hills CampgroundMotorhome stopover17 mi from Historic Roscoe VillageMotorhomes
- Scenic Hills RV ParkMotorhome stopover19 mi from Historic Roscoe VillageMotorhomes
- Equestrian Camp and Day UseCampsite22 mi from Historic Roscoe Village · 20 pitchesTentsCaravansDrinking waterToilets
- Wolfie's CampgroundCampsite22 mi from Historic Roscoe VillageElectricityDrinking waterDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Horseman's CampCampsite23 mi from Historic Roscoe VillageTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterToilets
- National Road CampgroundMotorhome stopover24 mi from Historic Roscoe VillageMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalWi-Fi
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FAQs
Where is Historic Roscoe Village?
Historic Roscoe Village is in Coshocton, OH, at GPS 40.2780, -81.8740. It is about 16 mi from Charm.
Can you camp near Historic Roscoe Village?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Colonial Campground, about 3 mi away; within 25 mi there are 20 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Historic Roscoe Village?
Historic Roscoe Village is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Hocking Hills caves and Ohio’s Amish Country.
What is there to see near Historic Roscoe Village?
Places worth a stop nearby: World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock (20 mi), The Big Basket Building (30 mi), Zoar Village State Memorial (33 mi) and Great Circle Earthworks (34 mi).
When is the best time to visit Historic Roscoe Village?
The most pleasant months are usually May–June and September. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and October. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)