Roscoe Village

Roscoe Village is a restored canal district with buildings from the 1830s that preserve the architecture of that era along its main street. The layout shows how a working trade port was organized, with homes, warehouses, and workshops positioned near the water's edge.

The settlement began in 1816 and grew rapidly after 1830 when a canal connected it to larger markets and made it a shipping center. Rail transport eventually replaced the waterway, causing the village to decline and stop changing, which helped preserve its original form.

The buildings show how people lived and worked here during the canal era, with rooms arranged as families and merchants would have kept them. You can see the objects and tools that were part of daily life in this working trade settlement.

Most buildings can be visited at your own pace, with some offering free access and others charging small fees to enter. Start at the Visitor Center to get oriented and pick up maps and information about what is open.

The Toy Cellar displays over 400 handmade and early American toys, including rare marbles and electric model trains from a long personal collection. These objects offer a rare glimpse into what children had available to play with in homes from earlier times.

Location: Coshocton

Official opening: 1816

Architectural style: Greek Revival architecture

Website: https://roscoevillage.com

GPS coordinates: 40.27639,-81.87667

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:06