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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1U16_visitor-center-1992-historical_Coshocton-OH.html
The present Visitor Center opened in 1992, relocating from a smaller building. The Visitor Center houses a fifty-four seat theater, an exhibit hall with canal-related information, visitor services and offices for support staff. The Founders Galler…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMO7G_underground-railroad-agents-in-coshocton-county-muskingum-river-underground-railroad-corridor_Coshocton-OH.html
Side A:The acknowledged host of the Underground Railroad in Coshocton County was Prior Foster, a well respected African American who lodged fugitive slaves in his shanty at Harbaugh Corner. He fed, sheltered, and clothed them and then accompanied …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI79_24-star-flag_Coshocton-OH.html
This flag was created when Missouri was added to the Union. It was the first flag to be called "Old Glory" and to be recognized by the Army.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI78_james-taylor-house-reconstructed-1971_Coshocton-OH.html
James Taylor, owner of a Coshocton woolen mill, built a house and possibly the fruit cellar on this lot in 1826. Taylor moved to California in 1840. Subsequent owners include David Frew, a miller, farmer, and a postmaster, and Daniel Rose, a Cosho…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI77_dr-maro-johnsons-office-1842_Coshocton-OH.html
In 1842, Maro Johnson purchased a portion of lot #2. The deed read that Johnson had to have the property paid for and a respectable building erected on it within one year. Those terms were met. The building became Dr. Johnson's office.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI76_james-leretilley-building-1847_Coshocton-OH.html
James LeRetilley Sr. purchased the building in 1849, a year before his death. In 1825, he moved to Caldersburgh from Muskingum County and opened a general store. He was the first postmaster in Caldersburgh (1826). After the canal opened, LeRetille…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI75_william-roscoe-building-1840_Coshocton-OH.html
Since its construction, this has always been a retail building: at one time a grocery store and once a mortuary. The upper floors contain private apartments.
The building is named after William Roscoe, an English poet and abolitionist.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI74_old-warehouse_Coshocton-OH.html
Built in 1831, this "Old Warehouse" was used to store large quantities of grain, hides, wool and produce. There was a dry goods store on the upper level. Known as the "Mill Store" in the 1830's, this was the natural place for canal travelers to ac…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI73_wilson-jacob-house-c-1890_Coshocton-OH.html
This Italianate design house was the home of Wilson Jacob, his wife Sarah, and their three children. Jacob was a teamster, transporting items using his team of horses.
The house is owned by Roscoe Village Foundation and is a private residence.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HMI6V_dr-maro-johnsons-house-c-1833_Coshocton-OH.html
From 1833-1841 this property was owned by Joseph Kerr Johnson, father of John and David Johnson of the Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum and no relation to Maro Johnson. Built c.1833-1838, the house and property were purchased by Maro Johnson and John B…