Coshocton, County seat in Southeast Ohio, United States
Description
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.
History
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.
Culture
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.
Practical
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.
Did you know?
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.
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S Bridge II
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Coshocton County Courthouse
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Salt Creek Covered Bridge
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Muskingum River Navigation Historic District
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Ralph Hardesty Stone House
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Samuel Harper Stone House
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Longaberger Homestead
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Indian Camp Covered Bridge
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Dresden Suspension Bridge
20.4 kmMuskingum College Campus Historic District
31.9 kmHickory Flats Golf Course
9.2 kmGreen Valley Golf Course
31.7 kmVista Golf Course
30.1 kmWildfire Golf Club
27.9 kmWorld's Largest Basket
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4.5 kmWaterfall
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