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Coshocton, OH

Coshocton is a city in and the county seat of Coshocton County, Ohio, United States, approximately 63 miles (101 km) east-northeast of Columbus. The population was 11,050 at the 2020 census. The Walhonding River and the Tuscarawas River meet in Coshocton to form the Muskingum River.

Coshocton contains Roscoe Village, a restored town of the canal era, located next to the former Ohio and Erie Canal. A heritage tourist attraction, it showcases the area's unique canal history. The city was developed on the site of a former Lenape village established in the late 1770s by bands who had migrated from the East under European oppression. Coshocton is the principal city of the Coshocton micropolitan area.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 8.20 square miles (21.24 km²), of which 8.08 square miles (20.93 km²) is land and 0.12 square miles (0.31 km²) is water.

The Lenape sympathetic to the new United States stayed near Coshocton. White Eyes, then leader of the Lenape people, signed the Treaty of Fort Pitt of 1778, by which the Lenape hoped to secure their safety during the War, and he promised scouts and support to the rebel colonists. 

In retaliation for frontier raids by hostile Lenape and the British, Colonel Daniel Brodhead of the Continental Army ignored the treaty. After indiscriminately raiding and destroying the peaceful Moravian Christian Lenape settlement of Indaochaic also known as Lichtenau, he attacked and destroyed the Lenape at Coshocton in April 1781. 

Coshocton was originally called Tuscarawas by American colonists, after the river, and under the latter name was laid out in 1802. The young town was renamed Coshocton when it was designated county seat by the legislature in 1811.

Coshocton is home to a campus of the Central Ohio Technical College, which offers 31 associate degree programs and 12 certificate programs. The main branch of the Coshocton Public Library system is located on Main Street in downtown Coshocton.

Coshocton prioritizes the health and wellness of its residents, offering access to comprehensive healthcare services and promoting a healthy lifestyle. The Coshocton Regional Medical Center serves as a primary healthcare provider, offering a wide range of medical specialties and treatments. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Coshocton Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include American Health Centers, Anytime Fitness, and Icon Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Coshocton, such as the AEP Fallon Park Loop and Scarr Forest Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Coshocton, OH are Historic Roscoe Village, Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum, and Clary Gardens.

Population: 11,016 (2022). ZIP Code: 43812. Area codes: 220, 740. Elevation: 814 ft (248 m). Area: 8.17 sq mi (21.16 km²).

FAQs

What is Coshocton, OH is known for?

We’re a 200-year-old community with a rich history of manufacturing innovations and our local retailers are focused on showcasing made-in-the-USA products. Besides being the home of the largest American Flag manufacturer, we have many diverse companies making ductile pipe, cardboard, castings, bacon, and more. Coshocton was the birthplace of the Specialty Advertising Industry, latex-coated gloves, March of Dimes, Pope Gosser China, and others. We are a small city nestled in the rolling hills of East Central Ohio where the Tuscarawas and Walhonding Rivers meet to form the Muskingum River. 

Is Coshocton, OH expensive?

Coshocton is 14% less expensive than the national average and 4% less expensive to live in than the average city in Ohio. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2-bedroom Apt. Food costs in Coshocton are less affordable than average in the United States. Transportation costs in Coshocton are less affordable than average in the United States.

Is Coshocton, OH a good place to live?

Living in Coshocton offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Coshocton, there are a lot of parks. Many retirees live in Coshocton and residents tend to be conservative.

Sources

Wikipedia

City of Coshocton

Coshocton Regional Medical Center

Coshocton Parks and Recreation Department 

American Health Centers

Anytime Fitness 

Icon Fitness

AEP Fallon Park Loop 

Scarr Forest Trail

Historic Roscoe Village

Johnson-Humrickhouse Museum

Clary Gardens

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