Coshocton

Coshocton sits where the Walhonding and Tuscarawas Rivers meet and flow together to form the Muskingum River at an elevation of 235 meters (771 feet). The city's geography centers on these waterways, which shaped its location and early growth.

The area began as a Lenape village in the 1770s before developing into an established town in 1802. It received its current name in 1811 when designated as the county seat.

Roscoe Village within the city preserves structures from the era when the Ohio and Erie Canal shaped the region's growth. Walking through, you see period buildings and working craftspeople that reveal how water transport connected communities.

The town provides easy access to riverbanks and Roscoe Village, which you can explore on foot at your own pace. Hotels, restaurants, and shops cluster in the downtown area, making navigation straightforward without a car.

The town is credited with founding the specialty advertising industry and houses the nation's largest maker of American flags. These two industries reveal an unexpected commercial side to the region's story beyond river trade and canals.

Location: Coshocton County

Inception: 1802

Elevation above the sea: 235 m

Part of: Southeast Ohio

Website: http://coshoctoncityhall.com

GPS coordinates: 40.26780,-81.85670

Latest update: December 20, 2025 14:02