📷 Carl Waite, Public domainZoar Village State Memorial
Zoar, OH
A small village in eastern Ohio founded by German religious separatists, with preserved buildings and a formal garden at its center. Walk the lanes and combine it with a drive through the nearby Tuscarawas valley.
Zoar was founded in 1817 by German Radical Pietists who called themselves the Society of Separatists of Zoar. Under Joseph Bimeler, a pipemaker and teacher from Ulm, the community lived with shared property until 1898, when it dissolved. The Ohio and Erie Canal was vital to its survival: the Zoarites dug sections of it and used the payment to pay off their land debts. Today the village is a National Historic Landmark District, and the Zoar Village State Memorial operates ten restored buildings.
At the center is a communal garden whose layout was inspired by the imagery of the Book of Revelation. Allow two to three hours for a walk through the lanes and buildings. A drive through the nearby Tuscarawas Valley makes a good addition. Opening hours for the buildings are seasonal, so check them before you travel.
- Nearest town
- Zoar, OH
- Category
- History & culture
- GPS
- 40.6139, -81.4230
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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- Camp TuscazoarCampsite4 mi from Zoar Village State MemorialTents
- Baylor Beach Park;Water Park & CampgroundCampsite11 mi from Zoar Village State MemorialCaravans
- Evergreen Park RV Resort Ltd.Motorhome stopover15 mi from Zoar Village State MemorialMotorhomes
- Leesville Lake South Fork CampgroundCampsite16 mi from Zoar Village State MemorialTentsCaravans
- Hidden Valley Lake ParkCampsite19 mi from Zoar Village State Memorial
- Nimisila Reservoir Metro Park CampgroundCampsite23 mi from Zoar Village State Memorial
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FAQs
Where is Zoar Village State Memorial?
Zoar Village State Memorial is in Zoar, OH, at GPS 40.6139, -81.4230. It is about 13 mi from Canton.
Can you camp near Zoar Village State Memorial?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camp Tuscazoar, about 4 mi away; within 25 mi there are 24 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
What is there to see near Zoar Village State Memorial?
Places worth a stop nearby: World’s Largest Cuckoo Clock (14 mi), Pro Football Hall of Fame (14 mi), Historic Roscoe Village (33 mi) and Stan Hywet Hall & Gardens (35 mi).
When is the best time to visit Zoar Village State Memorial?
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)