| Page Views: 1,538 Last Visit to Coshocton: May, 2006 | A Beautifully-restored 1800s Canal Town... by deecat - last update: May 15, 2006 |
Historic Roscoe Village, Coshocton, Ohio | Welcome Sign to Historic Roscoe Village |
A friend of Jill's suggested that we visit Coshocton, Ohio to see the Historic Roscoe Village, and we were certainly glad that we did!
Roscoe Village restoration came about because of Edward and Frances Montgomery. Edward grew up in nearby Coshocton and wanted to see the once beautiful Roscoe Village renovated. This couple founded the Edmont Company in Coshocton and developed a revolutionary method for treating cotton flannel industrial gloves with latex. They made lots of money, and when, he retired, he and his wife, Frances Montgomery, decided to use that money to start the process of restoring the decaying Roscoe Village back to its earlier 1800s splendor.
How fortunate for all of us that they had the forsight, money, and desire to make their dream come true. That dream lives on through the not-for profit corporation they created. Today's Roscoe Village is entertaining and educational as well as a living museum dedicated to keeping the spirit of that once-thriving canal town alive. |
> Add to your Custom Travel Guide [What's This?]
| Pros: | "Historic, well-run, entertaining, enlightening, beautiful" | | In A Nutshell: | "A living museum to the canal era in Ohio" |
deecat's Coshocton Travel Tips
 Comments for deecat about Coshocton | | | | |
jillzi Mon Mar 9, 2009 18:59 UTC
Love these tips......so much information. Beautiful little town packed with such history. You two did so much. | KiKitC Thu Feb 19, 2009 11:24 UTC
"I got a mule and her name is Sal..." Wow. This is my type of destination. You know I love the historical towns. And a trip on the canal? Too cool. Thanks. | tiabunna Fri Feb 13, 2009 11:49 UTC
The charm of this little township comes through well in your page, Dee. The Roscoe Village museum sounds like a "must visit", just as a ride in a horse-drawn canal boat seems a "must do". | misterrabbit Sun Nov 9, 2008 19:46 UTC
What a find. Just the kind of town I would enjoy because of the history. So much to learn right here in the States. |
|
|
email me
add as friend
